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The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to St Andrews

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$62

Average price

$62

Fastest journey

2 h 9 m

Average duration

2 h 17 m

Trains per day

Distance

105 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to St Andrews is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Glasgow to St Andrews will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Glasgow to St Andrews without transferring at least 2 times.

Y66835 · Y69349 · SR592600

12:30PM2h39

Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

03:09PMSt Andrews

$621One-way

2 transfers

Y66777 · Y65948 · SR593700

10:00AM2h09

Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

12:09PMSt Andrews

$621One-way

2 transfers

Y65953 · Y69358 · SR593100

11:45AM2h09

Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

01:54PMSt Andrews

$621One-way

2 transfers

Y65943 · Y69339 · SR593800

09:33AM2h21

Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

11:54AMSt Andrews

$621One-way

2 transfers

Y66735 · Y65937 · SR647000

08:30AM2h44

Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

11:14AMSt Andrews

$621One-way

2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Glasgow to St Andrews

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to St Andrews among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €30.

Distance: 64 miles (104 km)

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Bus
€46 Average price	€9 Average price Cheapest
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Glasgow to St Andrews train times

Showing trains for today, Saturday, July 12

Last updated at 12:53 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Y66726 · Y66468	On time 7:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)	1h46	9:01 AM Cupar station (CUP)	1 transfer
Y66726 · Y66468	On time 7:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)	1h53	9:08 AM Leuchars station (LEU)	1 transfer
Y66739 · Y65939	On time 7:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)	1h31	9:16 AM Cupar station (CUP)	1 transfer
Y66739 · Y65939	On time 7:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)	1h38	9:23 AM Leuchars station (LEU)	1 transfer
Y67145 · Y66476	On time 8:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)	1h59	9:59 AM Cupar station (CUP)	1 transfer
Y66747 · Y66476	On time 8:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)	1h59	9:59 AM Cupar station (CUP)	1 transfer
Y66747 · Y66476	On time 8:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)	2h06	10:06 AM Leuchars station (LEU)	1 transfer
Y67145 · Y66476	On time 8:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)	2h06	10:06 AM Leuchars station (LEU)	1 transfer
Y67150 · Y66485	On time 9:02 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)	1h57	10:59 AM Cupar station (CUP)	1 transfer
Y66793 · Y65946	On time 9:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)	1h31	11:16 AM Cupar station (CUP)	1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Glasgow to St Andrews

United Kingdom

Trains from Glasgow to St Andrews run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $6 (€4) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $6 (€4)

Distance

64 miles (104 km)

Average train duration

1h 56m

Cheapest ticket price

$37 (€30)

Trains per day

Fastest train

1h 57m

First train

05:30

Last train

22:31

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $6 (€4)

Train providers: ScotRail and East Coast from Glasgow to St Andrews trains

Buy your official ScotRail and East Coast train tickets from Glasgow to St Andrews from $42 (€34) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular journey.

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

Glasgow to St Andrews train information with ScotRail:

Average Duration: 1 h 34 min
Cheapest Price: $42

LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times.

Train information from Glasgow to St Andrews with East Coast:

Average Duration: 2 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: $55

FAQs: Trains from Glasgow to St Andrews

FAQs: Travel by train from Glasgow to St Andrews easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to St Andrews.

Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to St Andrews can start from as little as $19 (€15) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Glasgow to St Andrews is $43 (€34); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Glasgow to St Andrews train travel time is 1 h 40 min for the 64 mile (104 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Glasgow to St Andrews leaves at 5: 30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Glasgow to St Andrews leaves at 11: 10 PM.

There are 7 trains a day from Glasgow to St Andrews which require at least one change with ScotRail or LNER. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Glasgow to St Andrews train with ScotRail or LNER. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey from Glasgow to St Andrews as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 10 PM.

A day trip to St Andrews from Glasgow is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 40 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Glasgow to St Andrews by train is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Glasgow and St Andrews including taking a bus or train.