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Compare bus and train for Aberdeen to St Andrews
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to St Andrews among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 22m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Aberdeen to St Andrews:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to St Andrews costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 34m.
Travel optionsfrom Aberdeen to St Andrews
How to get from Aberdeen to St Andrews by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberdeen to St Andrews is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:55 AM1h20Aberdeen, Guild Street11:15 AMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:55 AM1h20Aberdeen, Guild Street11:15 AMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Y385911:11 PM1h19Aberdeen station (ABD)2:30 PMLeuchars station (LEU)$541One-way0 transfers
Other options
Y118389:52 AM1h29Aberdeen station (ABD)11:21 AMLeuchars station (LEU)$251One-way0 transfers
Y385849:05 AM1h20Aberdeen station (ABD)10:25 AMLeuchars station (LEU)$541One-way0 transfers
Y3858611:01 AM1h20Aberdeen station (ABD)12:21 PMLeuchars station (LEU)$541One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 AM1h20Aberdeen, Guild Street12:50 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 AM1h20Aberdeen, Guild Street10:20 AMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:30 PM1h20Aberdeen, Guild Street1:50 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to St Andrews:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to St Andrews costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 34m.
- Around 27 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and St Andrews as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to St Andrews by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to St Andrews by train.
- 24 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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