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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Saint Andrews is to bus which costs £65 - £260 and takes 15h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Saint Andrews is to fly and train which takes 5h 12m and costs £50 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Saint Andrews?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Saint Andrews station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Saint Andrews?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Saint Andrews. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Cupar via Stafford and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Saint Andrews?

The distance between Bournemouth and Saint Andrews is 440 miles. The road distance is 479 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Saint Andrews without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 10h 1m and costs £210 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Bournemouth to Saint Andrews, including transfers.

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

Bournemouth to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

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

Bournemouth to Saint Andrews train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Saint Andrews?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Saint Andrews is to train via Stafford which takes 10h 1m and costs £210 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £260 and takes 15h 29m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Saint Andrews bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Saint Andrews train arrive?

Bournemouth to Saint Andrews train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Saint Andrews?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Saint Andrews is 479 miles. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Bournemouth to Saint Andrews.

Where can I stay near Saint Andrews?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Saint Andrews.

Bournemouth to Saint Andrews - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Bournemouth to Saint Andrews by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
5h 34m
£112–263
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
5h 12m
£53–197
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
10h 1m
£217–348
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leventrain
13h 24m
£145–288
Drive 476.2 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Saint Andrewscar 476.2 mi
8h 35m
£117–169
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
6h 27m
£107–328
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
6h 16m
£90–265
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
6h 59m
£123–279
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain
6h 50m
£146–358
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
7h 55m
£103–247
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Bournemouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
10h 16m
£295–419
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus M92 / ...
4. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus 787
15h 29m
£69–255

Bournemouth to Saint Andrews by train and bus

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10h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 437.7 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Bus Station via Stafford, Haymarket, Cupar, and Railway Station in around 10h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Park and Ride in around 15h 29m.

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