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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Saint Andrews is to fly and train and bus which costs £50 - £200 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Saint Andrews is to fly and train and bus which takes 5h 33m and costs £50 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Saint Andrews?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Saint Andrews station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Saint Andrews?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Saint Andrews. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Cupar via Bournemouth, Wolverhampton and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

How far is it from Poole to Saint Andrews?

The distance between Poole and Saint Andrews is 446 miles. The road distance is 481 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Saint Andrews without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 11h 15m and costs £210 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Poole to Saint Andrews, including transfers.

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

Poole to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

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

Poole to Saint Andrews train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Poole to Saint Andrews?

The best way to get from Poole to Saint Andrews is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 11h 15m and costs £210 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £260 and takes 16h 4m.

Where does the Poole to Saint Andrews bus arrive?

Poole to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Saint Andrews train arrive?

Poole to Saint Andrews train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Poole to Saint Andrews?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Saint Andrews is 481 miles. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Poole to Saint Andrews.

Where can I stay near Saint Andrews?

There are 1294+ hotels available in Saint Andrews.

Poole to Saint Andrews - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Poole to Saint Andrews by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
5h 51m
£115–269
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus
5h 33m
£52–198
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
11h 15m
£217–355
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leventrain
15h 11m
£144–293
Drive 478.3 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Saint Andrewscar 478.3 mi
8h 41m
£117–169
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
6h 33m
£88–270
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
7h 13m
£109–335
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain
7h 7m
£149–363
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
8h 12m
£105–253
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
9h 20m
£110–269
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Bournemouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
12h 3m
£292–431
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus M92 / ...
4. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus 787
16h 4m
£70–257

Poole to Saint Andrews by train and bus

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11h 15mAverage Duration

£217Cheapest Price

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Distance: 443.5 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Bus Station via Bournemouth, Wolverhampton, Haymarket, Cupar, and Railway Station in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Park and Ride in around 16h 4m.

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