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Omio recommends booking the train 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 £44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, while a flight costs an average of £178.
Distance: 520 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£136 Average Price | £178 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 57m Average total duration 11h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Oxford to St Andrews, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to St Andrews:
A coach is £92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to St Andrews costing on average £136.
A coach is £134 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxford to St Andrews costing on average £178.
Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 57m.
Coach takes on average 11h 57m.
You'll arrive about 1h 4m sooner (6h 27m by train vs 7h 31m by car). Tickets start at around £136 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to St Andrews from Oxford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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.
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The most popular day trips by train from St Andrews are Edinburgh, Perth and Glasgow. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from St Andrews on Omio.
Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital, known for its medieval Old Town and graceful Georgian streets. Historic landmarks, literary roots and a strong festival culture give the city a distinct, atmospheric character.
Perth is a small Scottish city on the River Tay with strong royal and civic history. Known for its elegant centre and nearby Scone Palace, it feels calm, compact and well placed for exploring central and northern Scotland.
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, known for grand architecture, a strong music scene and a friendly, direct character. Its industrial past on the Clyde still shapes a city that now balances major museums, lively neighbourhoods and a clear cultural confidence.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to St Andrews:
A coach is £92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to St Andrews costing on average £136.
A coach is £134 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxford to St Andrews costing on average £178.
Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 57m.
Coach takes on average 11h 57m.
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.
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