The cheapest and fastest trains from St Andrews to Manchester
Cheapest price
£67
Average price
£100
Fastest journey
4 h 21 m
Average duration
4 h 26 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
320 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Andrews to Manchester 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 Manchester will cost around £100 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £67.
To travel from St Andrews to Manchester you need to make at least one change.
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C73815
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Y25763Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for St Andrews to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from St Andrews to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £98.
Distance: 320 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£66 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £144 Average Price |
4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
St Andrews to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for St Andrews to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Thursday 5 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y39032+ C73808 | On time 08:53 Leuchars station (LEU) | 4h29 | 13:22 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
Y39032+ C73808 | On time 09:00 Cupar station (CUP) | 4h22 | 13:22 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
Y11830+ L36849 | On time 09:22 Leuchars station (LEU) | 5h23 | 14:45 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
Y11830+ C73815 | On time 09:22 Leuchars station (LEU) | 6h00 | 15:22 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
Y11830+ L37234 | On time 09:22 Leuchars station (LEU) | 4h57 | 14:19 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
K45130+ W01974+ Y25763 | On time 09:46 Leuchars station (LEU) | 4h32 | 14:18 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 changes | |
K45130+ W01974+ Y25763 | On time 09:53 Cupar station (CUP) | 4h25 | 14:18 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 changes | |
Y39051+ C73815 | On time 11:01 Cupar station (CUP) | 4h21 | 15:22 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
Y39061+ C73819 | On time 12:05 Cupar station (CUP) | 5h17 | 17:22 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Andrews to Manchester
Trains from St Andrews to Manchester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:42, the last at 19:08. The fastest train covers the 320 km distance in 4h 36m.
Distance 320 km |
Average train duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 36m |
First train 02:42 |
Last train 19:08 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, LNER, Avanti West Coast from St Andrews to Manchester trainsTransPennine Express, LNER, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between St Andrews and Manchester from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: St Andrews to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Andrews to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in St Andrews and Manchester
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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