How to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to St Andrews, United Kingdom

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and St Andrews is around 331km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 AndrewsNewcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £130($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)

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Drive

Drive to St Andrews.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance331km (206 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and St Andrews

There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to St Andrews by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £38 ($45).

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and St Andrews is around 331km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and St Andrews by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to St Andrews is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £38 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and St Andrews, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and St Andrews. We recommend that you drive to St Andrews. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Newcastle upon Tyne and St Andrews. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Newcastle upon Tyne and St Andrews. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to St Andrews. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 3h 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and St Andrews. The distance is around 331km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to St Andrews is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around £14 ($16).

How do I get from Newcastle upon Tyne to St Andrews

Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and St Andrews

Transport options from Newcastle upon Tyne to St Andrews
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
£130($150)
5 times a day583km (362 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
£105($125)
hourly629km (391 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 10m
£14($16)
4 times a day373km (232 miles)
Bus to Birmingham Brunel Street6h 50m
£25($30)
twice daily382km (238 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£38($45)
on demand331km (206 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