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

The cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £70 - £260 and takes 14h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Bournemouth is to train and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs £110 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Saint Andrews and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint Andrews station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Park and Ride, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Saint Andrews and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Saint Andrews to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Cupar and arriving at Bournemouth via Haymarket and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

How far is it from Saint Andrews to Bournemouth?

The distance between Saint Andrews and Bournemouth is 440 miles. The road distance is 478 miles.

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

The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs £210 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Saint Andrews to Bournemouth, including transfers.

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

Saint Andrews to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

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

Saint Andrews to Bournemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.

Train or bus from Saint Andrews to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Bournemouth is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs £210 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £260 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Saint Andrews to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Saint Andrews to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Saint Andrews to Bournemouth train arrive?

Saint Andrews to Bournemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Saint Andrews to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint Andrews to Bournemouth is 478 miles. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Saint Andrews to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2660+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

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

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

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Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
5h 48m
£112–263
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
6h 11m
£52–197
Train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain
11h 3m
£210–350
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 160
14h 39m
£144–294
Drive 475.3 mi
1. Drive from Saint Andrews to Bournemouthcar 475.3 mi
8h 33m
£116–168
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 18m
£90–264
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
7h 4m
£107–329
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
7h 53m
£102–247
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
7h 26m
£113–303
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
8h 42m
£107–268
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
11h 34m
£231–430
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park and Ridebus 787
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M92 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
14h 45m
£70–254

Saint Andrews to Bournemouth by bus and train

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11h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 437.8 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth via Railway Station, Cupar, Haymarket, and Stafford in around 11h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station via Park and Ride, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 14h 45m.

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