The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to St Andrews
Cheapest price
$92
Average price
$146
Fastest journey
4 h 41 m
Average duration
5 h 47 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
320 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester 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 Manchester to St Andrews will cost around $146 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to St Andrews without transferring at least once.
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W73058
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C41073Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester to St Andrews
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to St Andrews among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $123.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$97 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $143 Average price |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester to St Andrews train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to St Andrews trains for tomorrow, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C74085+ C41054 | On time 10:31 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 5h03 | 3:34 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1 transfer | |
L37187+ C41073 | On time 12:00 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 7h36 | 7:36 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1 transfer | |
L08238+ C74092+ W73058 | On time 12:03 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h41 | 4:44 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 2 transfers | |
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Why should you book Manchester to St Andrews trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs TransPennine Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for TransPennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry, LNER or Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Manchester to St Andrews.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry, LNER or Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Manchester to St Andrews.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Manchester to St Andrews.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to St Andrews
Trains from Manchester to St Andrews run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€53) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 19:48. The fastest train covers the 198 miles (320 km) distance in 4h 43m.
Distance 198 miles (320 km) |
Average train duration 4h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€53) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 43m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 19:48 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER, Avanti West Coast from Manchester to St Andrews trainsTransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Manchester and St Andrews from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester to St Andrews
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to St Andrews by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St Andrews, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to St Andrews
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:20 - 23:40 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Free Metro shuttle bus link from station front serving Manchester City centre including Victoria Station On both sides of Whitworth Street, Deansgate and Chester Road for buses to Piccadilly Gardens, Altrincham or Sale. Contact Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Whitworth St.
- Metro: Metrolink G-Mex tram stop linked by footbridge from Manchester platform. 0161 228 7811
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