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 £40 - £90 and takes 12h 32m.

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 48m and costs £50 - £140.

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, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.

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 which takes 8h 31m and costs £65 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 31m 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 which takes 8h 31m and costs £65 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 12h 32m.

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 636+ hotels available in Saint Andrews.

Cardiff to Saint Andrews - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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
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 31m
£67–263
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 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Dundee Seagate Bus Stationbus
12h 32m
£43–88
Drive 416.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Saint Andrewscar 416.4 mi
8h
£101–146
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 48m
£53–136
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 30m
£74–196
Train #2
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Cupartrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
9h 32m
£199–661
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 Dundeetrain
6h 47m
£46–158
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 40m
£69–214
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 27m
£46–221

Cardiff to Saint Andrews by train and bus

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8h 31mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 429.9 mi
Duration: 8h 31m

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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52, and Seagate Bus Station in around 12h 32m.

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