What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle is to bus which costs £55 - £210 and takes 12h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle is to fly and line 15 bus which takes 4h 39m and costs £85 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and St Andrews Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to St Andrews Castle station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Hamble Fire Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and WestQuay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and St Andrews Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Woolston via King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall, London Waterloo and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh and St Andrews Castle is 488 miles. The road distance is 426.2 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs £170 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle bus from?

Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle train from?

Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs £170 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £210 and takes 12h 19m.

Where does the Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle bus arrive?

Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle train arrive?

Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle is 426 miles. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle.

Where can I stay near St Andrews Castle?

There are 2035+ hotels available in St Andrews Castle.

Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
7h 12m
£173–284
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
4h 58m
£55–210
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
12h 19m
£58–205
Drive 423.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to St Andrews Castlecar 423.8 mi
7h 30m
£104–150
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, line 15 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Hamble Fire Stationbus
4h 39m
£88–206
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
9h 31m
£202–373
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
15h 26m
£92–215
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 15 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Hamble Fire Stationbus
6h 5m
£94–306
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Woolstontrain
6h 20m
£88–212
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 38m
£84–184
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 18m
£88–258

Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle by train, subway, bus, and foot

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7h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 484.9 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and St Andrews Castle, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to St Andrews Castle via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall, Vauxhall, London Waterloo, Southampton Central, Woolston, Bridge Link Road, and Hamble Fire Station in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to St Andrews Castle via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, WestQuay, and Hamble Fire Station in around 12h 19m.

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