How to travel from Loch Lomond to St Andrews, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Lomond and St Andrews is around 513km (318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Loch Lomond to St Andrews by 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 AndrewsLoch Lomond if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Carlisle and then to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £155($180)
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Drive

Drive to St Andrews.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance513km (318 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Lomond and St Andrews

There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to St Andrews by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £155 ($180) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £89 ($105).

The distance between Loch Lomond and St Andrews is around 513km (318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 117km (73 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Loch Lomond and St Andrews by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to St Andrews is to drive which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx £89 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and St Andrews, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £155 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Lomond and St Andrews. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Lomond to St Andrews. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Balloch, Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Carlisle, Birmingham New Street and Duddeston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and First ScotRail Service run train services between Loch Lomond and St Andrews. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Loch Lomond and St Andrews. We recommend that you drive to St Andrews. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to St Andrews. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 5h 40m.

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 Loch Lomond and St Andrews. The distance is around 513km (318 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to St Andrews is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around £155 ($180).

How do I get from Loch Lomond to St Andrews

Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Lomond and St Andrews

Transport options from Loch Lomond to St Andrews
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 40m
£155($180)
hourly519km (323 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
£89($105)
on demand513km (318 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