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Compare train for Edinburgh to St Andrews
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to St Andrews among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 50 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £48 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 16m.
The journey is about 19m faster (1h 6m by train vs 1h 25m by car) and roughly £31 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£17 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.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to St Andrews
How to get to St Andrews from Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to St Andrews is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C14632 · SR60630011:301h14Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:44St Andrews£281One-way1 change
Cheapest
- C14632 · SR60630011:301h14Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:44St Andrews£281One-way1 change
Fastest
- C14632 · SR60630011:301h14Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:44St Andrews£281One-way1 change
Other options
- C14573 · SR6028006:301h16Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:46St Andrews£281One-way1 change
- C14641 · SR60990016:291h16Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)17:45St Andrews£281One-way1 change
- C14628 · SR6050009:301h17Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:47St Andrews£281One-way1 change
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Buses From London To Wolverhampton: Journey Details
Getting from London to Wolverhampton by bus is fast, convenient and comfortable with regular coaches covering the 182 kilometres from in an average of just 3.5 hours. National Express operates 9 services each day, with the first leaving at half past midnight. Some are direct, and some require a coach change at Birmingham. Some services call at Milton Keynes Coachway, Walsall or Dudley.
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FAQs: Edinburgh to St Andrews
Travel to St Andrews easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to St Andrews.
Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 16m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and St Andrews as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Leuchars station (LEU).
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to St Andrews by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
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