The distance between Plymouth and St Andrews is around 327km (203 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Plymouth 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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Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Birmingham (BHX).
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.
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There are several options for getting from Plymouth 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 5h 45m. 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 £37 ($44).
The distance between Plymouth and St Andrews is around 327km (203 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 670km (416 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to St Andrews is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £37 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth 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.
There is no train service that runs between Plymouth and St Andrews. We recommend that you drive to St Andrews. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Plymouth and St Andrews. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Plymouth 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 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
National Express, Megabus UK, Stagecoach South West and FlixBus run regular bus services between Plymouth and St Andrews. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to St Andrews. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 4h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Plymouth and St Andrews. The distance is around 327km (203 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 Plymouth to St Andrews is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around £14 ($16).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 4h 25m | £380($450) | hourly | 665km (413 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 45m | £14($16) | every 4 hours | 345km (214 miles) |
Bus via Bristol Bond St | 5h 50m | £29($34) | once daily | 343km (213 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | £37($44) | on demand | 327km (203 miles) |
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The following major airports near St Andrews offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.