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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 prices starting from €9. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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€46 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Inverness to St Andrews by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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FAQs: Travel from Inverness 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 Inverness to St Andrews.

There are 2 options to travel to St Andrews from Inverness including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Inverness to St Andrews is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $10 (€9) compared to other travel options to St Andrews:
A bus is $23 (€20) less than a train with an average ticket price of $33 (€29) from Inverness to St Andrews.
The fastest way from Inverness to St Andrews is by bus with an average journey time of 3 h 15 min.
There are alternative travel options to St Andrews that take longer:
Train takes 3 h 32 min on average.
The Inverness to St Andrews distance is around 95 miles (153 km).
The average frequency per day from Inverness to St Andrews is:
- 8 buses a day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to St Andrews from Inverness as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Inverness to St Andrews:
The following travel companies offer services from Inverness to St Andrews:
- Megabus can get you to St Andrews by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Megabus from Inverness to St Andrews for $18 (€16) on Omio.
- ScotRail or LNER can take you to St Andrews by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for ScotRail from Inverness to St Andrews for $33 (€29).
Yes, there are direct routes from Inverness to St Andrews with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct bus with.
- You can book a direct train with.
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 trip.
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