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Striking design museum on Dundee’s waterfront with changing exhibitions, Scottish design displays and memorable river views.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£14
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
30 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
32 m
Trains on 05 Sept
12
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Andrews to Dundee is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Andrews to Dundee will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
To travel from St Andrews to Dundee you need to make at least one change.
SR851100 · C14631
SR853000 · L87019
SR851800 · L87571
SR853400 · L87591
SR852800 · L87581
SR848400 · C14623
SR852800 · L87581
SR849700 · C14629
SR850200 · L87551
SR849000 · L87538Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Andrews to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 17 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £48 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 3m faster (25m by train vs 28m by car) and roughly £34 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£14 vs £48). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for St Andrews to Dundee trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SR600200 · L87524 | On time 16:46 St Andrews | 0h36 | 17:22 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
SR848400 · C14623 | 8:10 St Andrews | 0h30 | 8:40 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change | |
SR849000 · L87538 | 9:00 St Andrews | 0h32 | 9:32 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change | |
SR849100 · C14625 | 9:10 St Andrews | 0h35 | 9:45 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change | |
SR849500 · L87543 | 9:48 St Andrews | 0h37 | 10:25 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change | |
SR849700 · C14629 | 10:06 St Andrews | 0h32 | 10:38 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change | |
SR850200 · L87551 | 10:51 St Andrews | 0h32 | 11:23 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change | |
SR851100 · C14631 | 12:03 St Andrews | 0h35 | 12:38 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change | |
SR851800 · L87571 | 12:48 St Andrews | 0h33 | 13:21 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change | |
SR852800 · L87581 | 13:51 St Andrews | 0h32 | 14:23 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change | |
SR853000 · L87019 | 14:09 St Andrews | 0h33 | 14:42 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change | |
SR853400 · L87591 | 14:45 St Andrews | 0h40 | 15:25 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change | |
SR853700+ G80218 | 15:12 St Andrews | 0h35 | 15:47 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from St Andrews to Dundee run on average 8 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:41, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 32m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 5:41 |
Last train 23:20 |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Dundee Station -> City Square, Dundee
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Andrews to Dundee 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 Dundee, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most St Andrews to Dundee trains use the St Andrews, Bus Station to Dundee station pair, with some services arriving at Broughty Ferry. Use this guide to compare St Andrews and Dundee train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
St Andrews, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snack bar available on site.
Wi-Fi is available at St Andrews, Bus Station. ATMs are available at St Andrews, Bus Station.
Ticket office support is available at St Andrews, Bus Station.
Available at St Andrews, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at St Andrews, Bus Station: Wheelchair access available.
Dundee has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Dundee.
Wi-Fi is available at Dundee.
Ticket office support is available at Dundee. 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 Dundee: Parking, WC.
Available at Dundee: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dundee: 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, 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.
Broughty Ferry is 5 km from Dundee city centre. Public transport options include:
Broughty Ferry has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Broughty Ferry.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Broughty Ferry: Parking.
Available at Broughty Ferry: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Broughty Ferry: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Accessible to both platforms - level crossing between platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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