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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to St Andrews
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£70
Fastest journey
6 h 17 m
Average duration
6 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
320 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester 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 Manchester to St Andrews will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
Of the 2 trains that leave Manchester for St Andrews every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 320 km distance in an average of 6 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 32 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.
9:156h17Manchester15:32St Andrews£551One-way0 changes- 9:006h32Manchester15:32St Andrews£851One-way0 changes
- 9:156h17Manchester15:32St Andrews£551One-way0 changes
- 9:006h32Manchester15:32St Andrews£851One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Manchester to St Andrews
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to St Andrews among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £100.
Distance: 320 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£75 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest | £122 Average Price |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester to St Andrews train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to St Andrews trains for tomorrow, Friday 10 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 9:00 Manchester | 6h32 | 15:32 St Andrews | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:15 Manchester | 6h17 | 15:32 St Andrews | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to St Andrews
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to St Andrews run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 19:48. The fastest train covers the 320 km distance in 4h 39m.
Distance 320 km |
Average train duration 4h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 19:48 |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway from Manchester to St Andrews trainsTranspennine Express, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Manchester and St Andrews from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester to St Andrews train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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 Manchester and St Andrews
Most Manchester to St Andrews trains use the Manchester Oxford Road to Leuchars station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and St Andrews train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to St Andrews leave from?
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Deansgate from Manchester city centre
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate train station facilities and services
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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