What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Saint Andrews?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Saint Andrews is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 8h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Saint Andrews?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Saint Andrews is to fly and train which takes 4h 31m and costs £60 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Saint Andrews?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Saint Andrews station. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Crichton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Saint Andrews?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Saint Andrews. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Cupar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Saint Andrews?

The distance between Birmingham and Saint Andrews is 396 miles. The road distance is 336.4 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Saint Andrews without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Saint Andrews without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £210 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Saint Andrews?

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Birmingham to Saint Andrews, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Saint Andrews bus from?

Birmingham to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Saint Andrews train from?

Birmingham to Saint Andrews train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Saint Andrews?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Saint Andrews is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £210 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Birmingham to Saint Andrews bus arrive?

Birmingham to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Saint Andrews train arrive?

Birmingham to Saint Andrews train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cupar station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Saint Andrews?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Saint Andrews is 336 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Birmingham to Saint Andrews.

Where can I stay near Saint Andrews?

There are 1393+ hotels available in Saint Andrews.

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There are 10 ways to get from Birmingham to Saint Andrews by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cupartrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
6h 36m
£214–298
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
8h 53m
£50–83
Drive 334.5 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Saint Andrewscar 334.5 mi
5h 49m
£82–118
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
4h 31m
£61–147
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
7h 1m
£125–221
Train via Edinburgh #2
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
7h 2m
£144–300
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
5h 41m
£71–178
Fly Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
5h 42m
£97–280
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
6h 29m
£116–231
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
7h 14m
£135–353

Birmingham to Saint Andrews by train and bus

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6h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 393.6 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cupar twice daily. Tickets cost £210–300 and the journey takes 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Crichton Street in around 8h 53m.

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