- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€125
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€127
Fastest journey on Sep 20
7 h 51 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
8 h 37 m
Trains on Sep 20
6
Distance
565 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Andrews to London 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 London will cost around €127 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €125.
It's difficult to get from St Andrews to London without transferring at least once.
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SR539600Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Andrews to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €65, while a flight costs an average of €242.
Distance: 351 miles (565 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€122 Average price | €65 Average price Cheapest | €242 Average price | €67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 40m Average total duration 11h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from St Andrews to London:
A bus is €57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Andrews to London costing on average €122.
A bus is €177 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St Andrews to London costing on average €242.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
Bus takes on average 11h 10m.
You'll arrive about 2h 54m sooner (5h 35m by train vs 8h 29m by car). Tickets start at around €122 compared to roughly €67 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Caledonian Sleeper.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for St Andrews to London trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:22 AM St Andrews | 5h40 | 2:02 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:46 AM St Andrews | 6h16 | 3:02 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:53 AM St Andrews | 6h19 | 3:12 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:22 AM St Andrews | 5h40 | 3:02 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:23 AM St Andrews | 5h39 | 4:02 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:23 AM St Andrews | 6h40 | 6:03 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from St Andrews to London run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €65 but you can travel from only €25 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 351 miles (565 km) distance in 5h 3m.
Distance 351 miles (565 km) |
Average train duration 5h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €65 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 3m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of London — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London trip today.
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Andrews to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most St Andrews to London trains use the Leuchars to London Kings Cross station pair, with some services arriving at London Euston. Use this guide to compare St Andrews and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
Woolwich Arsenal is 13 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Woolwich Arsenal has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Woolwich Arsenal.
ATMs are available at Woolwich Arsenal.
Ticket office support is available at Woolwich Arsenal. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Woolwich Arsenal: Parking, WC.
Available at Woolwich Arsenal: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Woolwich Arsenal: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to both platforms via lifts from the DLR station. Stepped access to both platforms via booking hall and station overbridge. Step free access from Car Park to Platform 1 via side gate with call device, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis (Black cabs) are available from the taxi rank, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: in booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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