How to travel from Bristol to St Andrews, United Kingdom

The distance between Bristol and St Andrews is around 144km (89 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bristol to St Andrews by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to St Andrews.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance144km (89 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bristol and St Andrews

There are several options for getting from Bristol to St Andrews by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 2h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £17 ($20).

The distance between Bristol and St Andrews is around 144km (89 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 544km (338 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Bristol and St Andrews by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bristol to St Andrews is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £17 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and St Andrews, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bristol and St Andrews. We recommend that you drive to St Andrews. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bristol and St Andrews. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bristol to St Andrews. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Bordesley St Andrew's Stadium. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 5m.

National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bristol and St Andrews. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 2h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to St Andrews. We recommend that you take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. instead which will take 2h 5m.

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 Bristol and St Andrews. The distance is around 144km (89 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to St Andrews is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around £10 ($12).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bristol and St Andrews

Transport options from Bristol to St Andrews
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2h 5m
£10($12)
every 3 hours144km (89 miles)
Bus to Digbeth, Hinckley St2h 25m
£12($14)
once daily146km (91 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
£17($20)
on demand144km (89 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