How to travel from Cotswolds to St Andrews, United Kingdom

The distance between Cotswolds and St Andrews is around 94km (58 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cotswolds to St Andrews by taxi, train, 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 AndrewsCotswolds if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Gloucester Market Parade and then to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Cheltenham Spa then take the train to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £81($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to St Andrews.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance101km (63 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cotswolds and St Andrews

There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to St Andrews by taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £12 ($14).

The distance between Cotswolds and St Andrews is around 94km (58 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 329km (204 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Cotswolds and St Andrews by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to St Andrews is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £12 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and St Andrews, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cotswolds and St Andrews. We recommend that you drive to St Andrews. instead which will take 1h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cotswolds and St Andrews. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cotswolds to St Andrews. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Elkstone Combend Farm, Gloucester Market Parade, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Bordesley St Andrew's Stadium. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Pulhams Coaches and National Express run regular bus services between Cotswolds and St Andrews. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to St Andrews. We recommend that you take a taxi to Cheltenham Spa then take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 1h 35m.

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 Cotswolds and St Andrews. The distance is around 101km (63 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to St Andrews is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £81 ($95).

How do I get from Cotswolds to St Andrews

Compare travel optionsbetween Cotswolds and St Andrews

Transport options from Cotswolds to St Andrews
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 30m
£14($16)
5 times a week115km (71 miles)
Taxi and Train + 1 similar
1h 35m
£81($95)
hourly94km (58 miles)
Bus and Train2hrs
£49($58)
5 times a week111km (69 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
£12($14)
on demand101km (63 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