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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 prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $65 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 |
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
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.
C019607:48 PM1h01Leuchars station (LEU)8:49 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$131One-way0 transfers
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- C019607:48 PM1h01Leuchars station (LEU)8:49 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C019607:48 PM1h01Leuchars station (LEU)8:49 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L870848:46 PM1h04Leuchars station (LEU)9:50 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$161One-way0 transfers
- L870627:27 AM1h08Leuchars station (LEU)8:35 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$161One-way0 transfers
- L875497:01 PM1h11Leuchars station (LEU)8:12 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$161One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from St Andrews to Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh 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 St Andrews to Edinburgh.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses 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 Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
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