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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 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price |
2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to St Andrews
How to get from Glasgow to St Andrews by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
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Y39304 · Y38529Other options
Y39312 · Y39028
Y39710 · Y39028
Y39289 · Y39020
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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).
Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- 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.
- Travel with ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry to go to St Andrews by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to St Andrews by bus.
- 16 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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