There are 6 ways to get from Dumfries to Saint Andrews by train, 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
best- Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
4h 22m£49–85Drive 121.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dumfries to Saint Andrewscar 121.1 mi
2h 29m£30–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus 101A / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
4h 48mTrain via Carlisle
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
4h 25m£67–132Bus via Glasgow
- Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
4h 53m£36–53Bus
- Take the bus from Court to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 101A / ...
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
6h 7m
Dumfries to Saint Andrews by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Saint Andrews is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Saint Andrews is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Saint Andrews station. However, there are services departing from Court and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Crichton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Saint Andrews. However, there are services departing from Lockerbie and arriving at Cupar via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Dumfries and Saint Andrews is 140 miles. The road distance is 121.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Saint Andrews without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Dumfries to Saint Andrews, including transfers.
Dumfries to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Court station.
Dumfries to Saint Andrews train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Lockerbie station.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Saint Andrews is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland?
You can take a bus from School to Bus Station via Crown Inn, Lockerbie, Haymarket, Cupar, and Railway Station in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Crichton Street in around 4h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Lockerbie to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- houstonscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Court to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Court to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Dumfries to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Dumfries to Saint Andrews train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Saint Andrews is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Dumfries to Saint Andrews.
There are 1395+ hotels available in Saint Andrews.

































