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Compare bus and train for Stirling to St Andrews
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stirling to St Andrews among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. 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 $14, while a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Stirling to St Andrews
Compare the available ways to get from Stirling to St Andrews, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stirling to St Andrews:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stirling to St Andrews costing on average $31.
Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 52m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 22m by train vs 1h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $31 compared to roughly $22 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Stirling to St Andrews
How to get from Stirling to St Andrews by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stirling to St Andrews is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:25 AM 1h20 Stirling 8:45 AM St Andrews $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:25 AM 1h20 Stirling 8:45 AM St Andrews $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:10 PM 1h15 Stirling 11:25 PM St Andrews $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:55 PM 1h20 Stirling 3:15 PM St Andrews $8 1 One-way 0 transfers5:25 PM 1h15 Stirling 6:40 PM St Andrews $9 1 One-way 0 transfers12:55 PM 1h15 Stirling 2:10 PM St Andrews $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stirling to St Andrews:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stirling to St Andrews costing on average $31.
Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 52m.
- Around 41 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stirling and St Andrews as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stirling station (STG) and arrive in Leuchars station (LEU).
- Buses mostly depart from Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) and arrive in Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to St Andrews by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway to go to St Andrews by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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