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Compare train for St Andrews to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Andrews to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 17m faster (1h 8m by train vs 1h 25m by car) and roughly $43 (€36) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($20 (€17) vs $63 (€53)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom St Andrews to Edinburgh
How to get from St Andrews to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from St Andrews to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L870762:31 PM0h57Leuchars station (LEU)3:28 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- L870762:31 PM0h57Leuchars station (LEU)3:28 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L870805:37 PM0h55Leuchars station (LEU)6:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L870731:29 PM1h02Leuchars station (LEU)2:31 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$151One-way0 transfers
- L875961:56 PM1h13Leuchars station (LEU)3:09 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$151One-way0 transfers
- L8759212:52 PM1h16Leuchars station (LEU)2:08 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$151One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from St Andrews to Edinburgh
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- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St Andrews and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leuchars station (LEU) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 10 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail.
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