How to travel from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to St Andrews, United Kingdom

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and St Andrews is around 472km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to St Andrews by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out St AndrewsEdinburgh Airport (EDI) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £75($89)
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Train

Take the train to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Birmingham Navigation Street.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)

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Drive

Drive to St Andrews.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance472km (293 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and St Andrews

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to St Andrews by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £75 ($89).

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and St Andrews is around 472km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 56km (35 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and St Andrews by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to St Andrews is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £75 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and St Andrews, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and St Andrews. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to St Andrews. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket, Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street, Digbeth Allison St and Bordesley St Andrew's Stadium. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and St Andrews. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and St Andrews. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to St Andrews. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham Navigation Street, Digbeth Allison St and Bordesley St Andrew's Stadium. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and St Andrews. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to St Andrews from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to take the bus and then fly which will take 3h 15m and cost around £75 ($89).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to St Andrews. We recommend that you take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and St Andrews. The distance is around 472km (293 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to St Andrews is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £75 ($89).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and St Andrews

Transport options from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to St Andrews
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 15m
£75($89)
every 30 mins516km (321 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
£140($165)
every 4 hours482km (300 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street6h 5m
£180($210)
every 2 hours566km (352 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 30m
£39($46)
twice daily573km (356 miles)
Bus to Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth10h 20m
£25($29)
once daily578km (359 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
£54($64)
on demand472km (293 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