What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Saint Andrews?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Saint Andrews is to bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 13h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Saint Andrews?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Saint Andrews is to train and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs £65 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Saint Andrews?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Saint Andrews station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Crichton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Saint Andrews?

The distance between Cardiff and Saint Andrews is 432 miles. The road distance is 418.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Saint Andrews without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Saint Andrews without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 29m and costs £150 - £360.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Saint Andrews?

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Cardiff to Saint Andrews, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Saint Andrews bus from?

Cardiff to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Saint Andrews?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Saint Andrews is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 29m and costs £150 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 13h 6m.

Where does the Cardiff to Saint Andrews bus arrive?

Cardiff to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Saint Andrews?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Saint Andrews is 419 miles. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Cardiff to Saint Andrews.

Where can I stay near Saint Andrews?

There are 1229+ hotels available in Saint Andrews.

Cardiff to Saint Andrews - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Saint Andrews by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
8h 29m
£158–354
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
13h 6m
£59–94
Drive 416.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Saint Andrewscar 416.4 mi
8h
£103–148
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
5h 46m
£69–170
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Cupartrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
9h 29m
£197–678
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain
9h 29m
£116–251
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
6h 43m
£70–217
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
6h 39m
£103–300
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain
7h 26m
£85–346
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
7h 28m
£114–333

Cardiff to Saint Andrews by train and bus

49Weekly Services

8h 29mAverage Duration

£158Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Saint Andrews.

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Distance: 429.9 mi
Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bus Station via Crewe, Haymarket, Cupar, and Railway Station in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Crichton Street in around 13h 6m.

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