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Compare bus and train for Inverness to St Andrews
Omio recommends booking the train 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 an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. 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 $20, while a train costs an average of $69.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Inverness to St Andrews
Compare the available ways to get from Inverness to St Andrews, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to St Andrews:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to St Andrews costing on average $69.
Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
Tickets start at around $69 compared to roughly $22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$46. The journey takes 3h 11m versus 3h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Inverness to St Andrews
How to get from Inverness to St Andrews by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Inverness to St Andrews is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM3h10Inverness, Bus Station8:10 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM3h10Inverness, Bus Station8:10 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM3h10Inverness, Bus Station8:10 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$201One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C14655 · C14718 · SR324600 · SR60940012:48 PM4h25Inverness station (INV)5:13 PMSt Andrews$801One-way3 transfers
- L87050 · C14716 · SR324800 · SR60800010:50 AM4h27Inverness station (INV)3:17 PMSt Andrews$801One-way3 transfers
- L88094 · L87617 · SR325000 · SR6067008:42 AM4h38Inverness station (INV)1:20 PMSt Andrews$801One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 PM3h15Inverness, Bus Station4:20 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$201One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM3h45Inverness, Bus Station1:00 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$201One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM3h45Inverness, Bus Station8:45 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$201One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to St Andrews:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to St Andrews costing on average $69.
Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
- Around 14 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Inverness station (INV) and arrive in Leuchars station (LEU).
- Buses mostly depart from Inverness, Bus Station and arrive in Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to St Andrews by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway to go to St Andrews by train.
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