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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to St Andrews
Showing times and prices for 01 Dec
Cheapest price
£107
Average price
£107
Fastest journey
5 h 16 m
Average duration
5 h 42 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
326 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to St Andrews will cost around £107 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £107.
Fast trains
To travel from Liverpool to St Andrews you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Y2347709:455h45
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)15:30Leuchars station (LEU)
£1071One-way
2 changes
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Y6650608:455h16
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)14:01Cupar station (CUP)
£1071One-way
2 changes
Y01902+W10503+Y6651909:396h24
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)16:03Cupar station (CUP)
£1071One-way
2 changes
Y03018+W10500+Y6650608:455h22
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)14:07Leuchars station (LEU)
£1071One-way
2 changes
Y03018+W10500+Y6650608:455h16
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)14:01Cupar station (CUP)
£1071One-way
2 changes
Y03018+W10500+Y6650608:455h22
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)14:07Leuchars station (LEU)
£1071One-way
2 changes
Y03052+W10503+Y2347709:455h45
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)15:30Leuchars station (LEU)
£1071One-way
2 changes
Y01902+W10503+Y6651909:396h24
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)16:03Cupar station (CUP)
£1071One-way
2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Liverpool to St Andrews
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to St Andrews among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 326 km
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5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 50m Average total duration 18h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Liverpool to St Andrews train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to St Andrews trains for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 00:23
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 09:12 Liverpool | 6h42 | 15:54 St Andrews | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:17 Liverpool | 5h37 | 14:54 St Andrews | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:20 Liverpool | 5h14 | 14:34 St Andrews | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to St Andrews
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool to St Andrews run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 18:39. The fastest train covers the 326 km distance in 5h 12m.
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
Coach from £30
Distance 326 km |
Average train duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 18:39 |
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
Coach from £30
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Liverpool to St Andrews trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Liverpool and St Andrews from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 8m
Cheapest Price
£49
Avanti West Coast frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Liverpool to St Andrews train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to St Andrews by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St Andrews, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
To fully explore the historic sites, golf courses, and coastal charm of St Andrews, a stay of 2-3 days is recommended.
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to St Andrews is by coach, costing approximately £30.
The train distance from Liverpool to St Andrews is 326 km.
The last train from Liverpool to St Andrews departs at 18:39.
The cost of a train ticket from Liverpool to St Andrews can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £49, while the average price tends to be around £79.
There is no night train service from Liverpool to St Andrews.
In St Andrews, you can explore the British Golf Museum to learn about golf's history, take a guided walking tour to discover the town's rich history, visit the tranquil St Andrews Botanic Garden, and enjoy a stroll along the Fife Coastal Path for stunning views. The best sights include the medieval ruins of St Andrews Cathedral, the historic St Andrews Castle, the world-famous Old Course golf course, the beautiful University of St Andrews, and the scenic West Sands Beach. Additionally, you can savour the local food scene at renowned restaurants and cafes.
Booking trains from Liverpool to St Andrews in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Liverpool to St Andrews covers a distance of 326 km and takes approximately 5h 12m. Trains run 5 per day.
A day trip from Liverpool to St Andrews is not feasible as the journey takes 5h 12m and the distance is 326 km. Trains run 5 times per day.
The first train from Liverpool to St Andrews leaves at 5:30.
Trains from Liverpool to St Andrews run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Liverpool to St Andrews.
Yes, you can take the train from Liverpool to St Andrews.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Liverpool to St Andrews.
To get from Liverpool to St Andrews, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Liverpool to St Andrews offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the rolling hills of the Lancashire countryside and glimpses of the coast as you travel through parts of the North West and into Scotland.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and St Andrews
Liverpool
St Andrews
The major train station for departures in Liverpool is Liverpool James Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liverpool James Street for your trip from Liverpool to St Andrews.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: News agent
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: N/A
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Liverpool James Street
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: James Street Station, James Street, Liverpool
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:25 - 00:16 Sunday 07:45 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located next to the public toilets on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Next to Mail entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Liverpool Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 1
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
Dining
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
Taxis
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
Accessibility
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Hotel
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located in the main concourse.
Public transport options for Liverpool Lime Street
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:21 - 00:13 Sunday 07:41 - 00:13 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent Convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms via Moorfields entrance are accessible via lifts. However the Old Hall Street entrance has no disabled access.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located in the Concourse at the Moorfields Entrance of the station; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Access to the National key toilets is controlled by the barrier line station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Moorfields
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Moorfields Station, Moorfields , Liverpool L2
The major train station for arrivals in St Andrews is St Andrews, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at St Andrews, Bus Station for your journey to St Andrews from Liverpool.
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