How to travel from St Andrews to St Asaph, United Kingdom

The distance between St Andrews and St Asaph is around 500km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from St Andrews to St Asaph by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Rhyl.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £185($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket then Warrington Bank Quay and then to Rhyl.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then take the train to Manchester Oxford Road and then to Rhyl.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to St Asaph.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance500km (311 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and St Asaph

There are several options for getting from St Andrews to St Asaph by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £84 ($100) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £87 ($105).

The distance between St Andrews and St Asaph is around 500km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 345km (215 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from St Andrews and St Asaph by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from St Andrews to St Asaph is to drive which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx £87 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and St Asaph, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £84 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between St Andrews and St Asaph. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from St Andrews to St Asaph. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strathtyrum Golf Course, Dundee City Centre station, Haymarket, Warrington Bank Quay and Rhyl. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales run train services between St Andrews and St Asaph. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between St Andrews and St Asaph. We recommend that you drive to St Asaph. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to St Asaph. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Rhyl. instead which will take 5h 55m.

The closest major airport to St Asaph is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from St Asaph. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) 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 St Asaph. The distance is around 500km (311 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to St Asaph is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

How do I get from St Andrews to St Asaph

Compare travel optionsbetween St Andrews and St Asaph

Transport options from St Andrews to St Asaph
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane + 3 similar
5h 35m
£185($220)
every 4 hours704km (437 miles)
Train and Plane5h 55m
£150($180)
every 2 hours713km (443 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane6h 20m
£135($155)
5 times a day704km (438 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane6h 55m
£135($155)
5 times a day779km (484 miles)
Train
6h 20m
£140($165)
every 2 hours550km (342 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 40m
£84($100)
every 3 hours570km (354 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
£87($105)
on demand500km (311 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between St Andrews and St Asaph

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Airports near St Asaph

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

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from St Asaph
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from St Asaph
IOM
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from St Asaph