How to get to St Andrews from Oxford

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Compare coach, train and flight for Oxford to St Andrews

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Oxford to St Andrews among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, while a flight costs an average of £230.

Distance: 520 km

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£230

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£139

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£16

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3h 46m

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1h 46m

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6h 57m

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10h 30m

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7h 31m

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The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to St Andrews is a coach with an average price of £49.

This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to St Andrews:

A coach is £90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to St Andrews costing on average £139.

A coach is £181 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxford to St Andrews costing on average £230.

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to St Andrews is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 46m.

Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 57m.

Coach takes on average 10h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Oxford and St Andrews including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 5h 45m sooner (1h 46m by flight vs 7h 31m by car). Tickets start at around £230 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Oxford to St Andrews

How to get to St Andrews from Oxford by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Oxford to St Andrews is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Ryanair UKRK 1273
    21:451h20
    London Stansted Airport
    23:05Edinburgh Airport
    £191One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Ryanair UKRK 1273
    21:451h20
    London Stansted Airport
    23:05Edinburgh Airport
    £191One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • easyJetU2314
    21:401h15
    London Stansted Airport
    22:55Edinburgh Airport
    £291One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • CrossCountryG00851+Avanti West CoastW33941+London North Eastern RailwayG80216+ScotrailSR608400
    8:407h13
    Oxford station (OXF)
    15:53St Andrews
    £1491One-way
    3 changes
  • CrossCountryG00851+Avanti West CoastW33941+London North Eastern RailwayG80216+ScotrailSR608400
    8:407h13
    Oxford station (OXF)
    15:53St Andrews
    £2521One-way
    3 changes
  • CrossCountryG00739 · G01062+ScotrailC14639 · SR609100
    9:147h35
    Oxford station (OXF)
    16:49St Andrews
    £2521One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:4524h10
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    9:55Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
    £361One-way
    2 changes
  • Ryanair UKRK 330
    19:151h35
    London Stansted Airport
    20:50Glasgow International Airport
    £191One-way
    0 changes
  • Ryanair UKRK 175
    8:051h35
    London Stansted Airport
    9:40Glasgow International Airport
    £191One-way
    0 changes
  • Ryanair UKRK 596
    8:201h20
    London Stansted Airport
    9:40Edinburgh Airport
    £221One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Oxford 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 Oxford to St Andrews.

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There are 3 options to travel between Oxford and St Andrews including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to St Andrews is a coach with an average price of £49.

This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to St Andrews:

A coach is £90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to St Andrews costing on average £139.

A coach is £181 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxford to St Andrews costing on average £230.

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to St Andrews is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 46m.

Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 57m.

Coach takes on average 10h 30m.

The Oxford to St Andrews distance is approximately 520 km.
The average frequency per day from Oxford to St Andrews is:
  • Around 33 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and St Andrews as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oxford to St Andrews:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Leuchars station (LEU).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oxford to St Andrews, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast to go to St Andrews by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to St Andrews by coach.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air, easyJet to go to St Andrews by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Oxford to St Andrews:
  • 27 direct flights per day with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Oxford to St Andrews often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, London, Glasgow, Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), Inverness. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between St Andrews and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Oxford to St Andrews, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In St Andrews, you can explore the British Golf Museum to learn about golf's history, take a guided walking tour to discover the town's rich history, visit the tranquil St Andrews Botanic Garden, and enjoy a stroll along the Fife Coastal Path for stunning views. The best sights include the medieval ruins of St Andrews Cathedral, the historic St Andrews Castle, the world-famous Old Course golf course, the beautiful University of St Andrews, and the scenic West Sands Beach. Additionally, you can savour the local food scene at renowned restaurants and cafes.
To fully explore the historic sites, golf courses, and coastal charm of St Andrews, a stay of 2-3 days is recommended.

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