How to travel from Norwich to St Andrews, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and St Andrews is around 258km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Norwich 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 Brunel Street.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to St Andrews.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance258km (160 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and St Andrews

There are several options for getting from Norwich to St Andrews by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).

The distance between Norwich and St Andrews is around 258km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 490km (304 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Norwich and St Andrews by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to St Andrews is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and St Andrews, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Norwich and St Andrews. We recommend that you drive to St Andrews. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Norwich and St Andrews. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Norwich to St Andrews. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street, Digbeth Allison St and Bordesley St Andrew's Stadium. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Norwich and St Andrews. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to St Andrews. We recommend that you take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Norwich and St Andrews. The distance is around 258km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to St Andrews is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £22 ($26).

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Transport options from Norwich to St Andrews
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 20m
£22($26)
5 times a week269km (167 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£30($35)
on demand258km (160 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