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The R&A World Golf Museum
Compact museum exploring the Royal and Ancient Game with clubs, trophies, and stories. Ideal for visitors interested in golf’s traditions.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Perth 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 Perth to St Andrews will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
On Wed 04 Nov, we found 1 trains from Perth to St Andrews, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 39 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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Trains from Perth to St Andrews run on average 6 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 32m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 23:11 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Perth to St Andrews.
The table below shows live departures for Perth to St Andrews trains for today, Tuesday 3 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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L87640 · L87537 · SR604200 | On time 8:06 Perth station (PTH) | 1h24 | 9:30 St Andrews | 2 changes | |
L86902 · SR604300+ C01942 | On time 8:41 Perth station (PTH) | 1h02 | 9:43 St Andrews | 2 changes | |
L87609 · L87566 · SR604700 | On time 9:14 Perth station (PTH) | 1h05 | 10:19 St Andrews | 2 changes | |
L87644 · L87544 · SR604800 | On time 9:17 Perth station (PTH) | 1h12 | 10:29 St Andrews | 2 changes | |
L86907 · L87069 · SR605000 | On time 9:47 Perth station (PTH) | 1h00 | 10:47 St Andrews | 2 changes | |
L87653 · L87552 · SR605500 | On time 10:14 Perth station (PTH) | 1h18 | 11:32 St Andrews | 2 changes | |
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Compact museum exploring the Royal and Ancient Game with clubs, trophies, and stories. Ideal for visitors interested in golf’s traditions.
Wide avenue by the Old Course with classic golf views and easy access to the beach. Popular for photos and a relaxed stroll.
Broad sandy beach backed by dunes and famous golf scenery. Excellent for walks, sea air, and classic views of the town and coast.
Wide avenue by the Old Course with classic golf views and easy access to the beach. Popular for photos and a relaxed stroll.
Broad sandy beach backed by dunes and famous golf scenery. Excellent for walks, sea air, and classic views of the town and coast.
Medieval market street lined with university buildings, independent shops, and historic facades. One of the essential walks in the old town.
Scotland’s national dish of minced sheep offal with oats, suet and spices in a casing. A classic Burns supper favourite across Fife and St Andrews pubs.
Smoked haddock in creamy milk sauce, often with onion and parsley. A traditional east coast Scottish fish dish closely associated with nearby fishing communities.
Oats soaked overnight in cream or yoghurt, often with berries or honey. A long-standing Scottish breakfast staple commonly served in cafés and hotels.
Stylish seafood restaurant by the old harbour known for fresh fish and shellfish in a polished but relaxed setting.
Popular bakery and café for soups, sandwiches, cakes and coffee. Good for a casual lunch with strong local support.
Historic pub and restaurant serving hearty Scottish dishes, local beer and comfort food in a classic wood-panelled atmosphere.
St Andrews is pricier than many UK towns, with higher hotel rates, mid-range dining and limited local transport, though casual food and cafés remain manageable.
Service is sometimes included; if not, tip about 10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Café tipping is optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Perth 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.

Most Perth to St Andrews trains use the Perth to station pair. Use this guide to compare Perth and St Andrews train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Perth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Perth.
Wi-Fi is available at Perth.
Ticket office support is available at Perth. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Perth: Parking, WC.
Available at Perth: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Perth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 7, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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.
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