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Compare train for Edinburgh to St Andrews
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to St Andrews among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m 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 |
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Compare the available ways to get from Edinburgh to St Andrews, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 22m faster (1h 3m by train vs 1h 25m by car) and roughly $44 (€37) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($20 (€17) 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to St Andrews
How to get from Edinburgh to St Andrews by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to St Andrews is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C14616 · SR593900
12:38 PM 1h16 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 1:54 PM St Andrews $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- C14616 · SR593900
12:38 PM 1h16 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 1:54 PM St Andrews $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- C14616 · SR593900
12:38 PM 1h16 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 1:54 PM St Andrews $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- C14633 · SR593300
10:50 AM 1h19 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 12:09 PM St Andrews $38 1 One-way 1 transfer 
G80217+SR5947002:34 PM 1h20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 3:54 PM St Andrews $38 1 One-way 1 transfer- G08037+SR592800
9:10 AM 1h24 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 10:34 AM St Andrews $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and St Andrews as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Leuchars station (LEU).
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to St Andrews by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
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