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How to get fromHeathrow to Saint Andrewsby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Heathrow to Saint Andrews by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain train
    4h 4m
    £88–267

  2. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain train
    5h 54m
    £55–170

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain train Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
    7h 40m
    £160–224

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn10
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain train Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
    12h 13m
    £68–105

  5. Drive  431.8 mi

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Saint Andrewscar car 431.8 mi
    7h 48m
    £107–154

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    4h 39m
    £98–343

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LHR - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain train
    4h 43m
    £90–342

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain train
    5h 32m
    £100–345

  9. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Custom Housetrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain train
    5h 55m
    £123–365

  10. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain train
    6h 19m
    £69–171

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus bus M92 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus bus 787
    12h 30m
    £59–128

Heathrow to Saint Andrews by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland?

You can take a subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Bus Station via King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Cupar, and Railway Station in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Park and Ride in around 12h 30m.

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