How to travel from Dunfermline to St Andrews, United Kingdom

The distance between Dunfermline and St Andrews is around 59km (37 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 50min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dunfermline to St Andrews by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Strathtyrum Golf Course.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £8($9)
Operated by

Stagecoach East Scotland

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
2
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to St Andrews Links.

  • Duration50min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Uptown Cabs

+ 2 others
3
car
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Drive

Drive to St Andrews Links.

  • Duration50min
  • Distance62km (38 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and St Andrews

There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to St Andrews by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 50min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).

The distance between Dunfermline and St Andrews is around 59km (37 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 51km (32 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Dunfermline and St Andrews by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 50min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to St Andrews is to take a taxi which takes around 50min and will set you back approx £95 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and St Andrews, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dunfermline and St Andrews. We recommend that you take a taxi to St Andrews Links. instead which will take 50min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dunfermline and St Andrews. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunfermline to St Andrews. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strathtyrum Golf Course. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.

Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Dunfermline and St Andrews. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunfermline to St Andrews. We recommend that you take the bus to Strathtyrum Golf Course. instead which will take 1h 25m.

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 Dunfermline and St Andrews. The distance is around 62km (38 miles) by road and it will take around 50min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to St Andrews is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around £8 ($9).

How do I get from Dunfermline to St Andrews

Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and St Andrews

Transport options from Dunfermline to St Andrews
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
1h 25m
£8($9)
hourly59km (37 miles)
Bus to Strathtyrum Golf Course1h 50m
£8($10)
every 2 hours67km (41 miles)
Taxi
50min
£95($110)
on demand62km (38 miles)
Drive
50min
£11($13)
on demand62km (38 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