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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Andrews to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. 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 $31, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 351 miles (565 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$134 Average price | $74 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration 10h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg 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 St Andrews to London:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St Andrews to London costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $76 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Andrews to London costing on average $134 (€110).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 10h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom St Andrews to London
How to get from St Andrews to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from St Andrews to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 1748:45 AM1h30Glasgow International Airport10:15 AMLondon Stansted Airport$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
RK 1748:45 AM1h30Glasgow International Airport10:15 AMLondon Stansted Airport$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U26049:15 PM1h15Edinburgh Airport10:30 PMLondon Luton Airport$1091One-way0 transfers
Other options
C0200811:18 AM5h42Leuchars station (LEU)5:00 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$951One-way0 transfers
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C152569:45 AM6h14Cupar station (CUP)3:59 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$971One-way1 transfer
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C152569:38 AM6h21Leuchars station (LEU)3:59 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$971One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:25 AM12h40Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)8:05 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$451One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:25 AM13h10Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)8:35 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$451One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM11h20Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)5:15 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$501One-way1 transfer
RK 3299:45 PM1h30Glasgow International Airport11:15 PMLondon Stansted Airport$251One-way0 transfers
U23076:05 AM1h25Edinburgh Airport7:30 AMLondon Stansted Airport$571One-way0 transfers
RK 1748:45 AM1h20Glasgow International Airport10:05 AMLondon Stansted Airport$731One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from St Andrews to London:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St Andrews to London costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $76 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Andrews to London costing on average $134 (€110).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 10h 57m.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St Andrews and London as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leuchars station (LEU) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Buses mostly depart from Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper to go to London by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 26 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
- 1 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper.
- 2 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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