How to get to Edinburgh from St Andrews

You can travel between St Andrews and Edinburgh by train.

The cheapest way to travel from St Andrews to Edinburgh is a train with an average price of £9.

The fastest way to travel from St Andrews to Edinburgh is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 53m.

The St Andrews to Edinburgh distance is approximately 50 km.

The average frequency per day from St Andrews to Edinburgh is:

• Around 9 trains per day.
• Around 8 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from St Andrews to Edinburgh:

• Trains mostly depart from Leuchars station (LEU) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from St Andrews to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to Edinburgh by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from St Andrews to Edinburgh:

• 8 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.

Omio customers who travel from St Andrews to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.