The cheapest and fastest coaches from Glasgow to St Andrews
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Buses per day
38
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to St Andrews will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 38 buses that leave Glasgow for St Andrews every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 105 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 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 55 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.
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Compare coach and train for Glasgow to St Andrews
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to St Andrews among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. 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 coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 105 km
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2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Glasgow to St Andrews bus times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to St Andrews coaches for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h50 | 12:45 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2h45 | 13:40 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2h55 | 14:10 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h55 | 13:10 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h55 | 14:10 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h00 | 15:15 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h50 | 14:45 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h45 | 16:40 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 13:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2h00 | 15:15 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2h55 | 16:10 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h00 | 17:15 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 14:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h55 | 16:10 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h55 | 19:10 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 15:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2h00 | 17:15 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h55 | 19:10 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h50 | 18:45 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h45 | 20:40 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 17:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h55 | 19:10 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h20 | 20:35 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 18:40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h55 | 20:35 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h45 | 22:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2h55 | 23:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 20:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h55 | 22:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h55 | 00:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2h55 | 00:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h55 | 01:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 21:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h55 | 23:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2h55 | 01:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 22:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h55 | 00:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h55 | 01:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h55 | 08:10 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h00 | 09:15 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 07:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2h00 | 09:15 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2h55 | 10:10 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 08:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h55 | 12:10 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 08:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h55 | 10:10 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h55 | 12:10 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2h55 | 13:10 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow to St Andrews
Buses from Glasgow to St Andrews run on average 43 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 20 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 105 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 105 km |
Average bus duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 43 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus from Glasgow to St AndrewsYou can travel by bus between Glasgow to St Andrews with Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Glasgow to St Andrews
Glasgow and St Andrews are situated just over 60 miles from each other. The journey between Glasgow and St Andrews is very straightforward and it is much quicker to travel by coach than any other form of transportation. The duration of the journey takes around two hours depending on the time of day.Which coach companies travel from Glasgow to St Andrews?
National Express is the only coach company offering bus services between Glasgow and St Andrews. National Express coaches are well-known and well reputable. All buses are comfortable and equipped with toilets and WiFi.
How long is the coach from Glasgow to St Andrews?
The journey from Glasgow to St Andrews ranges between one hour 45 minutes to two hours 25 minutes depending on the different departure times. All coaches from Glasgow to St Andrews are direct coaches and require zero changes. Please note, coach duration times do not account for an unexpected increase in traffic, so passengers should plan accordingly.
How many coaches are there from Glasgow to St.Andrews?
There are several coaches from Glasgow to St Andrews departing throughout the day. Coaches throughout the week at regular intervals. The earliest coach from Glasgow to St Andrews departs at 8:55 a.m. and the latest at 8:45 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Glasgow to St Andrews?
Departure bus station: Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station is located in the heart of the city of Glasgow, a short walk from Glasgow Central Station and Glasgow University. The station is very easily accessible by public transportation, taxis or on foot. The station is open 24 hours a day. The ticket office and shops are open between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. There is a seated waiting area and toilets.
Arrival bus station: St Andrews Bus Station is situated a few minutes' walk away from the town centre and near to the university. The station has on-site parking, a pick-up and drop-off point, taxi rank, toilets and left luggage. There are vending machines providing snacks and cold drinks 24 hours a day. The travel shop is open Monday - Saturday. From the bus station, it is easy to travel through the town either on foot or with local buses. There are hotels, hostels, restaurants and shops located within 10 minutes of St Andrews Bus Station.
FAQs: Glasgow to St Andrews coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow 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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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and St Andrews
- 05:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
- Coffee Express (in the station)
- Fast Bites (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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