How to travel from Preston to St Andrews, United Kingdom

The distance between Preston and St Andrews is around 174km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Preston 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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Bus to Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)

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Drive

Drive to St Andrews.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance174km (108 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Preston and St Andrews

There are several options for getting from Preston to St Andrews by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($36).

The distance between Preston and St Andrews is around 174km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (178 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Preston and St Andrews by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Preston to St Andrews is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £30 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Preston and St Andrews, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Preston and St Andrews. We recommend that you drive to St Andrews. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Preston and St Andrews. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Preston to St Andrews. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Navigation Street, Digbeth Allison St and Bordesley St Andrew's Stadium. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Preston and St Andrews. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to St Andrews. We recommend that you take the bus to Birmingham Navigation Street. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Preston and St Andrews. The distance is around 174km (108 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Preston to St Andrews is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £19 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Preston and St Andrews

Transport options from Preston to St Andrews
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth + 1 similar
3h 20m
£10($12)
once daily203km (126 miles)
Bus3h 50m
£19($22)
twice daily203km (126 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
£30($36)
on demand174km (108 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