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.
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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Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Ladybank.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Strathtyrum Golf Course.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Exeter St Davids, plane + 3 similar | 5h 5m | £295($345) | 5 times a week | 746km (464 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 40m | £170($200) | every 2 hours | 797km (495 miles) |
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane | 6h 20m | £340($400) | every 2 hours | 988km (614 miles) |
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane | 6h 35m | £165($195) | every 2 hours | 876km (544 miles) |
Bus | 11h 30m | £59($70) | twice a week | 919km (571 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | £140($170) | on demand | 818km (508 miles) |
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