How to travel from London to St Andrews, United Kingdom

The distance between London and St Andrews is around 187km (116 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from London to St Andrews by bus 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

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £11($13)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to St Andrews.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance187km (116 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and St Andrews

There are several options for getting from London to St Andrews by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £11 ($13) and will take around 3h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £21 ($25).

The distance between London and St Andrews is around 187km (116 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 565km (351 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from London and St Andrews by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from London to St Andrews is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £21 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between London and St Andrews, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £11 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between London and St Andrews. We recommend that you drive to St Andrews. instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from London and St Andrews. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from London to St Andrews. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Bordesley St Andrew's Stadium. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.

National Express run regular bus services between London and St Andrews. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 3h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to St Andrews. We recommend that you take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. instead which will take 3h 5m.

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 London and St Andrews. The distance is around 187km (116 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to St Andrews is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around £11 ($13).

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Compare travel optionsbetween London and St Andrews

Transport options from London to St Andrews
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 5m
£11($13)
every 2 hours194km (120 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£21($25)
on demand187km (116 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