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Compare bus and train for Inverness to St Andrews
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Inverness to St Andrews among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to St Andrews:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to St Andrews costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Inverness and St Andrews as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to St Andrews by bus.
- Travel with ScotRail, LNER to go to St Andrews by train.
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