The distance between Carlisle and St Andrews is around 232km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Carlisle 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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Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Strathtyrum Golf Course.
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There are several options for getting from Carlisle to St Andrews by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($48).
The distance between Carlisle and St Andrews is around 232km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 161km (100 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Carlisle and St Andrews by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carlisle to St Andrews is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £41 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and St Andrews, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Carlisle and St Andrews. We recommend that you drive to St Andrews Links. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carlisle and St Andrews. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlisle to St Andrews. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow and Strathtyrum Golf Course. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
National Express, Stagecoach East Scotland and Borders Buses run regular bus services between Carlisle and St Andrews. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to St Andrews. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow and then to Strathtyrum Golf Course. instead which will take 4h 50m.
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 Carlisle and St Andrews. The distance is around 232km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to St Andrews is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £22 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4h 50m | £22($26) | every 20 mins | 285km (177 miles) |
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station | 5h 55m | £25($30) | once daily | 241km (150 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £41($48) | on demand | 232km (144 miles) |
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The following major airports near St Andrews offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.