Cambridge to St Andrews train

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Great Western Rail
Avanti West Coast
Regionale
West Midlands Trains
Deutsche Bahn
1,000+ travel companies
Great Western Rail
Avanti West Coast
Regionale
West Midlands Trains
Deutsche Bahn
1,000+ travel companies
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to St Andrews

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£117

Average price

£117

Fastest journey

6 h 53 m

Average duration

6 h 53 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

498 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train 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 £117 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £117.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains 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 trains cover the 498 km distance in an average of 6 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 53 m .

The slowest trains will take 6 h 53 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.

LNER
08:006h53
Cambridge
14:53St Andrews
£1171One-way
0 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 £45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, and a train costs an average of £78.

Distance: 498 km

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Coach
Flight

£131

Average Price

£73

Average Price

Cheapest

£102

Average Price

7h 26m

Average total duration

6h 56m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

17h 6m

Average total duration

16h 36m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 20m

Onboard

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3h 0m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cambridge to St Andrews

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Trains from Cambridge to St Andrews run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £78 but you can travel from only £43 by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £43
Distance
498 km
Average train duration
6h 56m
Cheapest ticket price
£78
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
6h 24m
First train
05:30
Last train
16:59
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £43

FAQs: Cambridge to St Andrews train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cambridge to St Andrews easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to St Andrews.
FAQs
Booking trains from Cambridge to St Andrews in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Cambridge to St Andrews.
The cost of a train ticket from Cambridge to St Andrews can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £78, while the average price tends to be around £131.
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to St Andrews is by flight, costing approximately £43.
The train distance from Cambridge to St Andrews is 498 km.
The train journey from Cambridge to St Andrews covers a distance of 498 km and takes approximately 6h 24m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from Cambridge to St Andrews leaves at 5:30.
The last train from Cambridge to St Andrews departs at 16:59.
Trains from Cambridge to St Andrews run approximately 6 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cambridge to St Andrews.
There is no night train service from Cambridge to St Andrews.
To get from Cambridge to St Andrews, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.

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Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and St Andrews

Cambridge
St Andrews
The major train station for departures in Cambridge is Cambridge. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cambridge for your trip from Cambridge to St Andrews.
Amenities at train station
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ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
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HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Premium Bay
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cambridge
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Station foyer
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Adjacent station building.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
Public transport options for Cambridge North
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.

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