How to travel from Crewe to St Andrews, United Kingdom
The distance between Crewe and St Andrews is around 463km (288 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Crewe to St Andrews by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out St Andrews → Crewe if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Ladybank.
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Dundee.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple train operators
Train to Edinburgh, Bus
Take the train to Edinburgh then take the bus to Strathtyrum Golf Course.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£52($62)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Crewe and St Andrews
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Crewe to St Andrews by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).
The distance between Crewe and St Andrews is around 463km (288 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 361km (224 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Crewe and St Andrews by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Crewe to St Andrews is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Crewe and St Andrews, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Crewe and St Andrews. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Crewe to St Andrews. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket, Dundee, Dundee City Centre Bus Station and Strathtyrum Golf Course. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Crewe and St Andrews. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Crewe and St Andrews. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Dundee then take the bus to Strathtyrum Golf Course. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Crewe to St Andrews. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Dundee then take the bus to Strathtyrum Golf Course. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Crewe and St Andrews. The distance is around 463km (288 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Crewe to St Andrews is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Crewe and St Andrews
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 45m | £110($130) | hourly | 592km (368 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, plane | 5h 5m | £235($275) | hourly | 771km (479 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, plane | 5h 45m | £115($135) | hourly | 685km (425 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 4h 20m | £115($135) | every 4 hours | 608km (378 miles) |
| Fly to Inverness (INV), train and bus | 6h 15m | £180($215) | every 4 hours | 773km (480 miles) |
Train | 5h 25m | £110($130) | every 3 hours | 499km (310 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh, Bus + 1 similar | 6h 20m | £52($62) | once daily | 477km (296 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 7h 40m | £56($66) | once daily | 519km (323 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | £80($95) | on demand | 463km (288 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Crewe and St Andrews
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airports near St Andrews
The following major airports near St Andrews offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from St Andrews
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from St Andrews
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from St Andrews