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How to get fromEdinburgh to St Andrew'sby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to St Andrew's by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 22m
    £119–226

  2. Bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    8h 43m
    £39–66

  3. Drive  287 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to St Andrew'scar car 287 mi
    5h 2m
    £72–103

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, line 60 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Allison Street to St Andrew's Stadiumbus bus
    3h 23m
    £40–114

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 832
    9h 45m
    £49–84

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    4h
    £39–125

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5h 20m
    £82–186

Edinburgh to St Andrew's by train, foot, and bus

Calendar138Weekly Services
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and St Andrew's, Birmingham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £150–230 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Avanti West Coast also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to St Andrew's via Buchanan Bus Station and Millennium Point in around 8h 43m.

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