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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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €17.

Distance: 65 miles (105 km)

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€7

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€32

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2h 27m

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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.

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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)
$101One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
10:15AM1h55
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
12:10PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
$101One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:10AM1h50
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
01:00PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
$181One-way
1 transfer

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FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM2h00
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
11:15AMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
$101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:15AM1h55
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
01:10PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
$101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:15AM1h55
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
10:10AMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
$101One-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.

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You can get to St Andrews from Glasgow 2 different ways: bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to St Andrews from Glasgow is by taking a bus, which costs on average $6 (€5).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Glasgow to St Andrews:

Taking a bus costs $28 (€25) less than taking a train, which costs on average $33 (€30) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to St Andrews from Glasgow is by bus, which takes on average 1 h 45 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Train takes 1 h 57 min on average.

The Glasgow to St Andrews distance is around 64 miles (104 km).

The average frequency per day from Glasgow to St Andrews is:

  • Around 41 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Glasgow 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 from Glasgow to St Andrews:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Glasgow to St Andrews:

    • You can travel from Glasgow to St Andrews by bus with Megabus or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $6 (€5) with FlixBus from Glasgow to St Andrews.
    • You can travel to St Andrews from Glasgow by train with ScotRail or LNER. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $33 (€30) with ScotRail from Glasgow to St Andrews.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Glasgow to St Andrews with the following travel companies:

    • You can check for a direct bus to St Andrews with FlixBus with 36 direct buses per day.

    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 journey.

    Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to St Andrews often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, London, Aberdeen or 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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