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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh to St Andrews
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to St Andrews will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 1 buses that leave Edinburgh 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 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 50 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.
20:001h50Edinburgh21:50St Andrews£111One-way0 changes
- 20:001h50Edinburgh21:50St Andrews£111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Edinburgh to St Andrews
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to St Andrews among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 50 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£11 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to St Andrews
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Buses from Edinburgh to St Andrews run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £6 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 05:30, the last at 23:04. The fastest coach covers the 50 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 50 km |
Average bus duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 5:30 |
Last bus 23:04 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 5 days |
FAQs: Edinburgh to St Andrews coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh 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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