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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to St Andrews
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to St Andrews among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 351 miles (565 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$144 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to St Andrews:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to St Andrews costing on average $81 (€65).
A bus is $73 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to St Andrews costing on average $144 (€115).
Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Bus takes on average 10h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom London to St Andrews
How to get from London to St Andrews by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to St Andrews is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U26019:55 AM1h20London Luton Airport11:15 AMEdinburgh Airport$911One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
RK 1756:05 AM1h35London Stansted Airport7:40 AMGlasgow International Airport$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U24108:55 AM1h15London Stansted Airport10:10 AMGlasgow International Airport$981One-way0 transfers
Other options
C4111010:03 AM5h29London Kings Cross (KGX)3:32 PMLeuchars station (LEU)$1611One-way0 transfers
C41070+
Y3900812:30 PM5h46London Kings Cross (KGX)6:16 PMLeuchars station (LEU)$1521One-way1 transfer
C41065+
Y3899911:30 AM5h37London Kings Cross (KGX)5:07 PMLeuchars station (LEU)$1571One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM14h45London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station11:15 AMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$701One-way2 transfers
FlixBus10:30 PM11h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:55 AMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$1041One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 AM12h35London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)1:00 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$951One-way1 transfer
U23027:55 AM1h20London Luton Airport9:15 AMEdinburgh Airport$911One-way0 transfers
U230811:45 AM1h20London Stansted Airport1:05 PMEdinburgh Airport$1021One-way0 transfers
U28617:40 AM1h30London Gatwick Airport9:10 AMGlasgow International Airport$1191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to St Andrews:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to St Andrews costing on average $81 (€65).
A bus is $73 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to St Andrews costing on average $144 (€115).
Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Bus takes on average 10h 55m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and St Andrews as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
- {stationMode_3} mostly depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arrive in Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre).
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways to go to St Andrews by flight.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to St Andrews by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry to go to St Andrews by train.
- 26 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
- 2 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper.
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