How to travel from St Andrews to Seaton, United Kingdom

The distance between St Andrews and Seaton is around 318km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from St Andrews to Seaton by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SeatonSt Andrews if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Seaton Carew.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance318km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Seaton

There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Seaton by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £55 ($65).

The distance between St Andrews and Seaton is around 318km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 627km (390 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from St Andrews and Seaton by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Seaton is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £55 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Seaton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Seaton. We recommend that you drive to Seaton Carew. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from St Andrews and Seaton. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from St Andrews to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strathtyrum Golf Course, Edinburgh Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street and Middlesbrough. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Stagecoach East Scotland, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between St Andrews and Seaton. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Seaton. We recommend that you take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street and then to Middlesbrough. instead which will take 6h 40m.

The closest major airport to Seaton is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Seaton. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 St Andrews and Seaton. The distance is around 318km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Seaton is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween St Andrews and Seaton

Transport options from St Andrews to Seaton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 40m
£38($45)
once daily363km (225 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£55($65)
on demand318km (197 miles)

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Airports near Seaton

The following major airports near Seaton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Seaton
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Seaton
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Seaton