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National Museum of Scotland
Scotland’s flagship museum covering science, world cultures, design, fashion, and Scottish history in one major city-centre complex.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
58 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Andrews to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Andrews to Edinburgh will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 33 trains that leave St Andrews for Edinburgh on Sat, Jul 11, 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest trains will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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L87071Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Andrews to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
The journey is about 17m faster (1h 8m by train vs 1h 25m by car) and roughly $52 (€43) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $64 (€53)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for St Andrews to Edinburgh trains for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L87082 | On time 8:46 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h04 | 9:50 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87568 | On time 8:57 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h15 | 10:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87085 | On time 9:33 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h13 | 10:46 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87578 | On time 9:58 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h12 | 11:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87087 | On time 10:24 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h06 | 11:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87589 | On time 10:44 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h10 | 11:54 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 11 | |||||
L87525 | 5:54 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h15 | 7:09 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87533 | 6:47 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h18 | 8:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87063 | 7:27 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h01 | 8:28 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87548 | 7:50 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h17 | 9:07 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14659 | 8:38 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0h57 | 9:35 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87556 | 8:53 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h21 | 10:14 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01941 | 9:22 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h03 | 10:25 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01156 | 9:46 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h09 | 10:55 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87565 | 9:57 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h17 | 11:14 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87068 | 10:26 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0h59 | 11:25 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87574 | 10:54 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h13 | 12:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02009 | 11:23 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h02 | 12:25 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87585 | 11:54 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h16 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87071 | 12:22 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h00 | 1:22 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87592 | 12:52 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h16 | 2:08 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87073 | 1:29 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h02 | 2:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87596 | 1:56 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h13 | 3:09 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87076 | 2:31 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0h57 | 3:28 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14705 | 2:53 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h17 | 4:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14665 | 3:25 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h00 | 4:25 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14702 | 3:55 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h16 | 5:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01990 | 4:24 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h02 | 5:26 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87535 | 4:54 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h14 | 6:08 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87080 | 5:37 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0h55 | 6:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87541 | 5:54 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h19 | 7:13 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87550 | 7:00 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h13 | 8:13 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87557 | 8:06 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h11 | 9:17 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from St Andrews to Edinburgh run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Scotland’s flagship museum covering science, world cultures, design, fashion, and Scottish history in one major city-centre complex.
The principal national art gallery in central Edinburgh, known for Scottish and European masterpieces and an easy-to-visit Princes Street Gardens setting.
A striking neo-Gothic gallery dedicated to portraits of figures from Scottish history, with strong permanent displays and temporary exhibitions.
Edinburgh’s most famous historic street, linking the castle and Holyrood, lined with closes, monuments, museums, and major visitor sights.
One of Edinburgh’s essential viewpoints, known for sunrise and sunset city panoramas and its concentration of monuments.
A curving, colorful Old Town street that is heavily photographed and widely associated with Edinburgh’s most social-media-friendly streetscape.
Scotland’s national dish made from minced offal, oats, suet, and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties. It is closely associated with Edinburgh and Burns Night suppers.
A rich Scottish soup of smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions, often finished with milk or cream. It is a classic warming dish found in many Edinburgh pubs and restaurants.
A small double-crust meat pie, usually filled with seasoned minced lamb or mutton. It is a traditional Scottish snack commonly found in bakeries and football kiosks.
A long-established local favourite serving modern Scottish dishes with local produce in a relaxed setting. Popular for haggis, seafood, and dependable service.
A well-known gastropub by Tom Kitchin offering refined Scottish pub food in a warm neighbourhood atmosphere. Good for elevated classics and seasonal ingredients.
A reliable city-centre seafood restaurant known for Scottish mussels, oysters, and fish dishes. Casual and lively, it is a strong choice for local coastal flavours.
Edinburgh is pricey by UK standards, especially in August. Dining and hotels cost more than in many other British cities.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is not expected for pubs or takeaway, but small change is appreciated.
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