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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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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.
- Y390289:59 AM1h08Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:07 AMLeuchars station (LEU)$301One-way0 transfers
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- Y390289:59 AM1h08Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:07 AMLeuchars station (LEU)$301One-way0 transfers
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- Y385299:30 AM0h53Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:23 AMLeuchars station (LEU)$301One-way0 transfers
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- Y390209:00 AM1h08Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:08 AMLeuchars station (LEU)$301One-way0 transfers
- Y385278:29 AM0h59Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:28 AMLeuchars station (LEU)$301One-way0 transfers
- Y390148:00 AM1h09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:09 AMLeuchars station (LEU)$301One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to St Andrews
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to St Andrews:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to St Andrews costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and St Andrews as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to St Andrews by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway.
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