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Compare bus and train for St Andrews to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from St Andrews to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. 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 $13, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 St Andrews to Glasgow
Compare the available ways to get from St Andrews to Glasgow, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from St Andrews to Glasgow:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Andrews to Glasgow costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
Tickets start at around $13 compared to roughly $64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51. The journey takes 1h 54m versus 1h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom St Andrews to Glasgow
How to get from St Andrews to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from St Andrews to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
8:25 PM 1h45 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) 10:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:25 PM 1h45 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) 10:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
8:25 PM 1h45 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) 10:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- SR545800+
C02068+L879972:55 PM 2h22 St Andrews 5:17 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) $38 1 One-way 2 transfers - SR545400 · C14662 · L87980
1:55 PM 2h25 St Andrews 4:20 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) $38 1 One-way 2 transfers - SR545000+C02045+L87964
12:55 PM 2h22 St Andrews 3:17 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) $58 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
10:40 PM 1h45 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) 12:25 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station $9 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
12:00 AM 1h45 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) 1:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station $9 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:05 AM 1h50 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) 7:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from St Andrews to Glasgow:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Andrews to Glasgow costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
- Around 39 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St Andrews and Glasgow as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leuchars station (LEU) and arrive in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
- Buses mostly depart from Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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