How to travel from Dumfries to St Andrews, United Kingdom

The distance between Dumfries and St Andrews is around 368km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Dumfries to St Andrews by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out St AndrewsDumfries if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
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Drive

Drive to St Andrews.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance368km (229 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and St Andrews

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to St Andrews by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).

The distance between Dumfries and St Andrews is around 368km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 150km (93 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Dumfries and St Andrews by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dumfries to St Andrews is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £95 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and St Andrews, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dumfries and St Andrews. We recommend that you take the bus to Lockerbie Bridge Street then take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dumfries and St Andrews. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dumfries to St Andrews. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Annan Stance 2, Carlisle Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Bordesley St Andrew's Stadium. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

National Express run regular bus services between Dumfries and St Andrews. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to St Andrews. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 3h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dumfries and St Andrews. The distance is around 368km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to St Andrews is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around £28 ($33).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and St Andrews

Transport options from Dumfries to St Andrews
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 50m
£84($100)
every 4 hours581km (361 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane5h 10m
£150($180)
every 4 hours817km (508 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 45m
£95($110)
every 3 hours569km (354 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
£28($33)
twice daily383km (238 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£64($76)
on demand368km (229 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