Travelling to St Andrews

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Best day trips from St Andrews

The most popular day trips from St Andrews are Edinburgh, Dundee, Perth and Glasgow. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your journey from St Andrews on Omio.

A view of Edinburgh

Day trip from St Andrews to Edinburgh

Why visit Edinburgh for the day?

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.

How to get from St Andrews to Edinburgh?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Andrews to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £12.

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A view of Dundee

Day trip from St Andrews to Dundee

Why visit Dundee for the day?

Dundee is a compact Scottish city on the River Tay, known for design, digital creativity and a maritime past. The waterfront and V&A Dundee give it a modern feel, while old streets and university life keep its character grounded.

How to get from St Andrews to Dundee?

Omio 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 prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £14.

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A view of Perth

Day trip from St Andrews to Perth

Why visit Perth for the day?

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.

How to get from St Andrews to Perth?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Andrews to Perth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £23.

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A view of Glasgow

Day trip from St Andrews to Glasgow

Why visit Glasgow for the day?

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.

How to get from St Andrews to Glasgow?

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from St Andrews to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £27.

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About St. Andrews

Located on the east coast of Scotland, St. Andrews is world-famous as the Home of Golf. With 7 public courses of the highest quality, it's a dream destination for golfers. With a university in town, the nightlife is lively as well, and the coast of Fife offers some beautiful scenery to enjoy.

How to Get to St. Andrews

Flights to St. Andrews

St. Andrews is easily accessible by plane, with regular shuttle bus connections to Edinburgh International Airport and special packages for golf holidays. The town is only around 70 kilometres from Edinburgh International, and plenty of rail and bus connections are available. Airlines flying into Edinburgh include British Airways, Easyjet, Etihad and Ryanair.

Trains to St. Andrews

The nearest train station for travel to St. Andrews is at Leuchars, which enjoys direct connections to Edinburgh, Aberdeen and London. From Leuchars, travellers will need to catch one of the 99 bus routes (labelled A, B, C or D), which leave every ten minutes and take around 10 minutes. There is also a taxi rank outside Leuchars Station, with minibuses available.

Buses to St. Andrews

You can easily use the bus network to travel to St. Andrews. Stagecoach operates regular coaches from both Glasgow (the X24) and Edinburgh (the X59). If you are travelling from Glasgow, expect the journey to take 2 hours 30 minutes, while the journey time from Edinburgh is just under 2 hours. Stagecoach buses terminate on City Road, in the centre of town. From there, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club is around 15 minute walk to the north and the university is a short walk to the east.

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