The distance between Cardiff and St Andrews is around 175km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Cardiff 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.
👋 Also check out St Andrews → Cardiff if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.
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There are several options for getting from Cardiff 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 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £20 ($24).
The distance between Cardiff and St Andrews is around 175km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 541km (336 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Cardiff and St Andrews by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cardiff to St Andrews is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £20 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff 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.
There is no train service that runs between Cardiff and St Andrews. We recommend that you drive to St Andrews. instead which will take 1h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cardiff and St Andrews. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cardiff 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 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Cardiff and St Andrews. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cardiff to St Andrews. We recommend that you take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. instead which will take 2h 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 Cardiff and St Andrews. The distance is around 175km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cardiff to St Andrews is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £10 ($12).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 2h 40m | £10($12) | 4 times a day | 178km (111 miles) |
Bus to Birmingham Brunel Street | 4hrs | £20($24) | every 3 hours | 213km (132 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | £20($24) | on demand | 175km (109 miles) |
The following major airports near St Andrews offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.