How to travel from Perth to St Andrews, United Kingdom

The distance between Perth and St Andrews is around 504km (313 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Perth 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Birmingham Navigation Street.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)

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Drive

Drive to St Andrews.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance544km (338 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and St Andrews

There are several options for getting from Perth to St Andrews by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).

The distance between Perth and St Andrews is around 504km (313 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 40km (25 miles)

It takes around 8h 50m to get from Perth and St Andrews by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perth to St Andrews is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £95 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and St Andrews, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Perth and St Andrews. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Perth and St Andrews. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perth to St Andrews. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Broxden Lamberkine Drive, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham Navigation Street, Digbeth Allison St and Bordesley St Andrew's Stadium. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK, Stagecoach East Scotland and National Express run regular bus services between Perth and St Andrews. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to St Andrews. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 3h 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 Perth and St Andrews. The distance is around 544km (338 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to St Andrews is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around £45 ($53).

How do I get from Perth to St Andrews

Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and St Andrews

Transport options from Perth to St Andrews
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 20m
£95($110)
hourly504km (313 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly3h 35m
£81($95)
every 30 mins550km (342 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, Fly3h 60m
£200($240)
hourly702km (436 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 45m
£165($195)
hourly753km (468 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 50m
£45($53)
twice daily604km (375 miles)
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station11h 20m
£30($36)
once daily644km (400 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
£62($73)
on demand544km (338 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