You can get from Edinburgh to St. Andrews by train, bus or flight.
To get from Edinburgh to St. Andrews on Jun 27 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 30 miles (49 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $28 - $28 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $28 (€25) • 2 h 10 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $28 (€25) • 1 h 8 min | |
Popular travel companies | Bus or Scotrail |
Take a bus or train to travel 30 miles (49 km) to St. Andrews from Edinburgh. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 8 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $28 (€25). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Bus or Scotrail among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Edinburgh to St. Andrews.
You can travel from Edinburgh to St. Andrews 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to St. Andrews is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $28 (€25) compared to other travel options to St. Andrews:
Taking a bus is usually $1 (€1) less than taking a train to St. Andrews, which costs on average $28 (€25) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Edinburgh to St. Andrews is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 8 min.
There are alternative travel options to St. Andrews that can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to St. Andrews by bus can take on average 2 h 10 min.
You should expect to travel around 30 miles (49 km) between Edinburgh and St. Andrews.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to St. Andrews is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Edinburgh to St. Andrews as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Edinburgh to St. Andrews:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Edinburgh to St. Andrews with the following travel companies:
Direct services to St. Andrews tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
When planning your trip from Edinburgh to St. Andrews, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Edinburgh to St. Andrews online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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