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Compare train for 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 an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 50 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £48 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m 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 |
The journey is about 17m faster (1h 8m by train vs 1h 25m by car) and roughly £33 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£15 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.
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How to get to Edinburgh from St Andrews by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from St Andrews to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G80072+SR54420010:551h21St Andrews12:16Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£281One-way1 change
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- G80072+SR54420010:551h21St Andrews12:16Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£281One-way1 change
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- G80072+SR54420010:551h21St Andrews12:16Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£281One-way1 change
Other options
- G80096+SR54580014:551h23St Andrews16:18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£281One-way1 change
- G80084+SR54500012:551h25St Andrews14:20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£281One-way1 change
- SR545400 · C1466213:551h28St Andrews15:23Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£281One-way1 change
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FAQs: St Andrews to Edinburgh
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- Around 10 trains 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Leuchars station (LEU) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 10 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway.
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