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Compare bus and train for Stirling to St Andrews
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Stirling to St Andrews:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stirling to St Andrews costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
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.
FlixBus10:55 AM1h15Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)12:10 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:55 AM1h15Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)1:10 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus10:55 AM1h15Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)12:10 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
W73792 · Y390279:09 AM1h58Stirling station (STG)11:07 AMLeuchars station (LEU)$331One-way1 transfer
Y38780 · Y39129 · Y390279:31 AM1h36Stirling station (STG)11:07 AMLeuchars station (LEU)$331One-way2 transfers
Y39086 · Y39120 · Y390198:38 AM1h31Stirling station (STG)10:09 AMLeuchars station (LEU)$331One-way2 transfers
FlixBus9:55 AM1h20Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)11:15 AMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:25 AM1h15Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)9:40 AMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:55 PM1h15Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)3:10 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stirling to St Andrews:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stirling to St Andrews costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
- Around 44 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to St Andrews by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to St Andrews by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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