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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Saint Andrews is to rideshare which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Saint Andrews is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Saint Andrews?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Saint Andrews station. However, there are services departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Bus Station via Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Saint Andrews?

The distance between Edinburgh and Saint Andrews is 54 miles. The road distance is 50.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Saint Andrews without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 32m and costs £12 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Edinburgh to Saint Andrews, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Saint Andrews bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Saint Andrews?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Saint Andrews is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Edinburgh to Saint Andrews.

Where can I stay near Saint Andrews?

There are 834+ hotels available in Saint Andrews.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh to Saint Andrews?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh and Saint Andrews. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Edinburgh to Saint Andrews - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Saint Andrews by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
1h 32m
£12–60
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Saint Andrewsrideshare 50.3 mi
1h 28m
£4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Park and Ridebus M92 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus 787
1h 51m
£12–17
Train, bus via Ladybank
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ladybanktrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Alexandra Placebus 64
2h 44m
Drive 49.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Saint Andrewscar 49.8 mi
1h 9m
£13–18

Edinburgh to Saint Andrews by train and bus

203Weekly Services

1h 32mAverage Duration

£12Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 53.3 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station via Park and Ride in around 1h 51m.

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