The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge to St Andrews
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
19 h 30 m
Average duration
19 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
498 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cambridge to St Andrews is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to St Andrews will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £34.
Of the 1 buses that leave Cambridge for St Andrews every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 498 km distance in an average of 19 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 19 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
14:2519h30Cambridge9:55St Andrews£341One-way0 changes
14:2519h30Cambridge9:55St Andrews£341One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Cambridge to St Andrews
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to St Andrews among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £69.
Distance: 498 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£43 Average Price Cheapest | £96 Average Price | £46 Average Price |
21h 27m Average total duration 20h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cambridge to St Andrews bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to St Andrews coaches for today, Monday 15 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:45 Cambridge | 19h10 | 9:55 St Andrews | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge to St Andrews
Buses from Cambridge to St Andrews run on average 6 times per day, taking around 20h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £21 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:55, the last at 21:35. The fastest coach covers the 498 km distance in 19h 10m.
Distance 498 km |
Average bus duration 20h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 19h 10m |
First bus 0:55 |
Last bus 21:35 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
FAQs: Cambridge to St Andrews coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to St Andrews by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St Andrews, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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