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 - £90 and takes 12h 24m.

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 46m and costs £80 - £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 London Victoria and WestQuay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

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 19m.

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 19m and costs £160 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m 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 19m and costs £160 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 12h 24m.

Where does the Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle bus arrive?

Edinburgh to St Andrews Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria 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 1957+ 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 19m
£169–252
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
£49–211
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
12h 24m
£56–86
Drive 423.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to St Andrews Castlecar 423.8 mi
7h 30m
£106–152
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 46m
£82–206
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
£179–320
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 832
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
15h 40m
£72–121
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
6h 12m
£80–258
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 39m
£74–184
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 Farehamtrain
6h 23m
£76–180
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 26m
£84–228

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 485 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to St Andrews Castle via London Victoria, Coach Station, WestQuay, and Hamble Fire Station in around 12h 24m.

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