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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 an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Glasgow to St Andrews
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to St Andrews, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to St Andrews:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to St Andrews costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€11) compared to roughly $64 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $52 (€43). The journey takes 1h 51m versus 1h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L87095 · L87580 · SR33490011:45 AM3h13Glasgow Central (GLC)2:58 PMLeuchars station (LEU)$491One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- L87095 · L87580 · SR33490011:45 AM3h13Glasgow Central (GLC)2:58 PMLeuchars station (LEU)$491One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- L87614 · SR323400 · SR337200 · SR6060009:08 AM3h09Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)12:17 PMSt Andrews$571One-way3 transfers
Other options
- L87617 · SR323300 · SR335100 · SR60670010:11 AM3h09Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)1:20 PMSt Andrews$571One-way3 transfers
- L87624 · SR323200 · SR335000 · SR60740011:11 AM3h12Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)2:23 PMSt Andrews$571One-way3 transfers
- L87609 · SR323500 · SR337300 · SR6054008:10 AM3h13Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)11:23 AMSt Andrews$571One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to St Andrews:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to St Andrews costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
- Around 38 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Leuchars station (LEU).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre).
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to St Andrews by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to St Andrews by bus.
- 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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