How to travel from Barnstaple to St Andrews, United Kingdom

The distance between Barnstaple and St Andrews is around 746km (464 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Barnstaple to St Andrews by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Exeter St Davids, plane

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Ladybank.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £295($345)
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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Strathtyrum Golf Course.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £59($70)
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Drive

Drive to St Andrews Links.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance818km (508 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and St Andrews

There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to St Andrews by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £59 ($70) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £295 ($345).

The distance between Barnstaple and St Andrews is around 746km (464 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 591km (367 miles)

It takes around 11h 30m to get from Barnstaple and St Andrews by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to St Andrews is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx £295 ($345).

The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and St Andrews, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £59 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Barnstaple and St Andrews. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Ladybank. instead which will take 5h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barnstaple and St Andrews. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to St Andrews. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, Edinburgh Princes Street and Strathtyrum Golf Course. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.

Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Barnstaple and St Andrews. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to St Andrews. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Ladybank. instead which will take 5h 40m.

The closest major airport to St Andrews is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from St Andrews. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Barnstaple and St Andrews. The distance is around 818km (508 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to St Andrews is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 30m and will usually cost around £59 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and St Andrews

Transport options from Barnstaple to St Andrews
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane + 3 similar
5h 5m
£295($345)
5 times a week746km (464 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
£170($200)
every 2 hours797km (495 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane6h 20m
£340($400)
every 2 hours988km (614 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane6h 35m
£165($195)
every 2 hours876km (544 miles)
Bus
11h 30m
£59($70)
twice a week919km (571 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
£140($170)
on demand818km (508 miles)

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Airports near St Andrews

The following major airports near St Andrews offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from St Andrews
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from St Andrews
ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from St Andrews