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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Saint Andrews is to bus which costs £55 - £120 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Saint Andrews is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs £80 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Saint Andrews?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Saint Andrews station. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Millennium Point, Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Saint Andrews?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Saint Andrews. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Cupar via Stafford and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Saint Andrews?

The distance between Cheltenham and Saint Andrews is 391 miles. The road distance is 381 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Saint Andrews without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 39m and costs £140 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Cheltenham to Saint Andrews, including transfers.

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

Cheltenham to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Saint Andrews?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Saint Andrews is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 39m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Saint Andrews bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Saint Andrews train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Saint Andrews?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Saint Andrews is 381 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Cheltenham to Saint Andrews.

Where can I stay near Saint Andrews?

There are 1287+ hotels available in Saint Andrews.

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Train via Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
7h 39m
£147–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
10h 55m
£55–112
Drive 378.8 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Saint Andrewscar 378.8 mi
6h 30m
£94–135
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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
5h 40m
£79–191
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
7h 52m
£213–305
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
5h 13m
£81–171
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
6h 17m
£86–189
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
6h 45m
£151–413
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
6h 26m
£122–316
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
7h 22m
£125–297
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain
7h 22m
£99–247

Cheltenham to Saint Andrews by train and bus

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Distance: 389.1 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

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You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Bus Station via Stafford, Haymarket, Cupar, and Railway Station in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Millennium Point, Buchanan Bus Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 10h 55m.

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