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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Saint Andrews is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Saint Andrews is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Saint Andrews?

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 Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Saint Andrews?

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 36m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Saint Andrews?

The distance between Dumfries and Saint Andrews is 140 miles. The road distance is 121.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Saint Andrews without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Dumfries to Saint Andrews, including transfers.

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

Dumfries to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Court station.

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

Dumfries to Saint Andrews train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Lockerbie station.

Train or bus from Dumfries to Saint Andrews?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Saint Andrews is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Dumfries to Saint Andrews bus arrive?

Dumfries to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dumfries to Saint Andrews train arrive?

Dumfries to Saint Andrews train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Saint Andrews?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Saint Andrews is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Dumfries to Saint Andrews.

Where can I stay near Saint Andrews?

There are 1284+ hotels available in Saint Andrews.

Dumfries to Saint Andrews - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Dumfries to Saint Andrews by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
4h 36m
£41–68
Drive 121.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Saint Andrewscar 121.1 mi
2h 29m
£30–44
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
4h 44m
£39–65
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
4h 40m
£61–109
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus 101A / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
5h 3m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Court to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 101A / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
6h 7m

Dumfries to Saint Andrews by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 138.8 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 4h 44m.

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