How to travel from Colchester to St Andrews, United Kingdom

The distance between Colchester and St Andrews is around 251km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Colchester 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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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
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Drive

Drive to St Andrews.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance251km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colchester and St Andrews

There are several options for getting from Colchester to St Andrews by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £44 ($52).

The distance between Colchester and St Andrews is around 251km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 550km (342 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Colchester and St Andrews by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colchester to St Andrews is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £44 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and St Andrews, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Colchester and St Andrews. We recommend that you drive to St Andrews. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Colchester and St Andrews. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colchester to St Andrews. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and St Andrew's Stadium. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

National Express run regular bus services between Colchester and St Andrews. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to St Andrews. We recommend that you take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. instead which will take 5h 55m.

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 Colchester and St Andrews. The distance is around 251km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to St Andrews is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around £16 ($19).

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Transport options from Colchester to St Andrews
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 55m
£16($19)
every 20 mins313km (194 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£44($52)
on demand251km (156 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