How to travel from Durham to St Andrews, United Kingdom

The distance between Durham and St Andrews is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Durham 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 AndrewsDurham if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds Bus Station and then to Digbeth Hinckley St.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £27($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to St Andrews.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance296km (184 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and St Andrews

There are several options for getting from Durham to St Andrews by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($61).

The distance between Durham and St Andrews is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 197km (123 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Durham and St Andrews by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Durham to St Andrews is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £52 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Durham and St Andrews, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Durham and St Andrews. We recommend that you drive to St Andrews. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durham and St Andrews. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Durham to St Andrews. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H, Durham New Inn - Church Street, Leeds Bus Station, Digbeth Hinckley St, Digbeth Allison St and Bordesley St Andrew's Stadium. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Durham and St Andrews. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to St Andrews. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Durham and St Andrews. The distance is around 296km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to St Andrews is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £27 ($32).

How do I get from Durham to St Andrews

Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and St Andrews

Transport options from Durham to St Andrews
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 45m
£100($120)
5 times a week677km (421 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
£27($32)
5 times a week349km (217 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
£52($61)
on demand296km (184 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Durham and St Andrews

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