The cheapest and fastest trains from London to St Andrews
Cheapest price
£107
Average price
£109
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 28 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
565 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London 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 London to St Andrews will cost around £109 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £107.
Of the 12 trains that leave London 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 565 km distance in an average of 5 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 29 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, train and flight for London to St Andrews
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to St Andrews among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £83.
Distance: 565 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£116 Average Price | £62 Average Price Cheapest | £92 Average Price |
6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
London to St Andrews train times
The table below shows live departures for London to St Andrews trains for today, Friday 9 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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C41119 | On time 16:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h35 | 21:35 Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 changesdirect | |
C41089+ Y39038 | On time 16:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h29 | 21:59 Cupar station (CUP) | 1 change | |
C41089+ Y39038 | On time 16:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h36 | 22:06 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1 change | |
Y11937+ Y39048 | On time 17:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h34 | 23:04 Cupar station (CUP) | 1 change | |
Y11940+ Y39059 | On time 18:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h31 | 00:01 Cupar station (CUP) | 1 change | |
C41052+ Y39056 | On time 08:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h32 | 14:02 Cupar station (CUP) | 1 change | |
C41052+ Y39056 | On time 08:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h39 | 14:09 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1 change | |
Y11931+ Y39067 | On time 09:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h36 | 15:06 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1 change | |
Y11931+ Y39067 | On time 09:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h29 | 14:59 Cupar station (CUP) | 1 change | |
C41111 | On time 10:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h28 | 15:31 Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 changesdirect | |
C41059+ Y39071 | On time 10:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h38 | 16:08 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1 change | |
C41059+ Y39071 | On time 10:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h32 | 16:02 Cupar station (CUP) | 1 change | |
C41066+ Y39000 | On time 11:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h28 | 16:58 Cupar station (CUP) | 1 change | |
C41066+ Y39000 | On time 11:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h35 | 17:05 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1 change | |
C41069+ Y39007 | On time 12:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h36 | 18:06 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1 change | |
C41069+ Y39007 | On time 12:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h28 | 17:58 Cupar station (CUP) | 1 change | |
C41075+ Y39016 | On time 13:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h25 | 18:55 Cupar station (CUP) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to St Andrews
Trains from London to St Andrews run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £83 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 565 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 565 km |
Average train duration 6h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £83 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 30m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 23:28 |
Train companies: LNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry from London to St Andrews trainsLNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry trains will get you between London and St Andrews from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from London to St Andrews
Virgin East Coast Trains and ScotRail together with the Caledonian Sleeper run trains from London to St Andrews. Journeys involve at least one change at stations like Dundee, Edinburgh or Coupar and take around 6-7 hours, depending on the number of changes. Sleeper services take roughly 9-10 hours. In London, services depart from either Kings Cross or Euston Station with the earliest train leaving around 5:30 a.m. The last service from London to St Andrews leaves just before midnight and arrives intro St Andrews the following morning. The station serving St Andrews is Leuchars around 5 miles away so passengers can take a taxi or a bus into town.
FAQs: London to St Andrews train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and St Andrews
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
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