How to travel from St Andrews to Isle of Man, United Kingdom
The distance between St Andrews and Isle of Man is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 1h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from St Andrews to Isle of Man by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isle of Man → St Andrews if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Digbeth Moor St Selfridges then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Isle Of Man (IOM).
- Duration1h 45m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£180($210)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration5hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£73($86)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Liverpool One Bus Station Canning Place then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£69($82)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Liverpool then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration4h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£78($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Isle of Man
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Isle of Man by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £69 ($82) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £180 ($210).
The distance between St Andrews and Isle of Man is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (165 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from St Andrews and Isle of Man by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Isle of Man is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £180 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Isle of Man is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £69 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the bus to Digbeth Moor St Selfridges then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 1h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between St Andrews and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the bus to Digbeth Moor St Selfridges then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 1h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the bus to Digbeth Moor St Selfridges then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 1h 45m.
The closest major airport to Isle of Man is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from St Andrews to Isle of Man. We recommend that you drive to Liverpool then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Isle of Man is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £78 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween St Andrews and Isle of Man
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 1h 45m | £180($210) | every 30 mins | 285km (177 miles) |
| Train to Wilmslow, Fly | 2h 45m | £120($140) | every 4 hours | 301km (187 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 2h 55m | £74($88) | hourly | 287km (178 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 5hrs | £73($86) | twice daily | 277km (172 miles) |
| Train to Chester, Ferry | 5h 55m | £120($145) | twice daily | 297km (185 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 5h 40m | £69($82) | twice daily | 293km (182 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 30m | £78($90) | twice daily | 291km (181 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between St Andrews and Isle of Man
Train operators
London Midland
Transport for Wales
Bus companies
Airlines
Loganair
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Airports near Isle of Man
The following major airports near Isle of Man offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Isle of Man
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Isle of Man