There are 4 ways to get from Saint Andrews to Cardross by train, 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
best- Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 33m£42–72Drive 86.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Andrews to Cardrosscar 86.2 mi
2h 1m£22–31Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X59 / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardrosstrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
4h 37m£34–55Bus
- Take the bus from Overgate to Terminal Buildingbus Uk091
4h 58m£23–34
Saint Andrews to Cardross by bus, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Cardross is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Cardross is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Andrews station to Cardross. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at French Street via Overgate and Terminal Building. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Andrews to Cardross. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Cardross via Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station and Partick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Saint Andrews and Cardross is 113 miles. The road distance is 86.7 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Cardross without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Saint Andrews to Cardross, including transfers.
Saint Andrews to Cardross bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.
Saint Andrews to Cardross train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Cardross is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Cardross, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Overgate to Terminal Building every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–16 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Overgate to Terminal Building
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Saint Andrews to Cardross bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Terminal Building station.
Saint Andrews to Cardross train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Andrews to Cardross is 87 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Saint Andrews to Cardross.
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