How to travel from Penzance to St Andrews, United Kingdom

The distance between Penzance and St Andrews is around 438km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Penzance 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.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to St Andrews.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance438km (272 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and St Andrews

There are several options for getting from Penzance to St Andrews by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £76 ($90).

The distance between Penzance and St Andrews is around 438km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 715km (444 miles)

It takes around 9h 35m to get from Penzance and St Andrews by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Penzance to St Andrews is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £76 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and St Andrews, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Penzance and St Andrews. We recommend that you drive to St Andrews. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Penzance and St Andrews. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance 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 once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

National Express run regular bus services between Penzance and St Andrews. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to St Andrews. We recommend that you take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. instead which will take 9h 35m.

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 Penzance and St Andrews. The distance is around 438km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to St Andrews is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around £15 ($18).

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Transport options from Penzance to St Andrews
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
9h 35m
£15($18)
once daily479km (297 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
£76($90)
on demand438km (272 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