How to travel from Glasgow to St Andrews

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Compare bus and train for Glasgow to St Andrews

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow 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 train which can get you there in 1h 55m. 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 $21.

Distance: 65 miles (105 km)

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$10

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$37

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2h 26m

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1h 56m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Glasgow to St Andrews

How to get from Glasgow to St Andrews by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Glasgow to St Andrews is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:15AM1h55
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
12:10PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
$161One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
05:45PM1h55
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
07:40PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
$101One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ScotRailY39304 · Y38529
08:45AM1h38
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
10:23AMLeuchars station (LEU)
$491One-way
1 transfer

Other options

ScotRailY39312 · Y39028
09:00AM2h07
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
11:07AMLeuchars station (LEU)
$491One-way
1 transfer
ScotRailY39710 · Y39028
09:00AM2h07
Glasgow Central (GLC)
11:07AMLeuchars station (LEU)
$491One-way
1 transfer
ScotRailY39289 · Y39020
08:15AM1h53
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
10:08AMLeuchars station (LEU)
$491One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM2h00
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
11:15AMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
$161One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:15PM1h55
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
02:10PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
$111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:15AM1h55
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
01:10PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
$161One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to St Andrews

Travel to St Andrews easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to St Andrews.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Glasgow and St Andrews including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to St Andrews is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to St Andrews:

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to St Andrews costing on average $21 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to St Andrews is by train with an average journey time of 1h 31m.

Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 55m.

The distance from Glasgow to St Andrews is approximately 65 miles (105 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to St Andrews is:
  • Around 44 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and St Andrews as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to St Andrews, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry to go to St Andrews by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to St Andrews by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Glasgow to St Andrews:
  • 16 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to St Andrews often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, London, Edinburgh Airport, Aberdeen, Dundee. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between St Andrews and these popular destinations at a great price.
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