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How to get fromSaint Andrews to Edinburgh Castleby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Saint Andrews to Edinburgh Castle by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    2. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
    2h 6m
    £22–40

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park and Ridebus bus 787
    2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Queensferry Streetbus bus M92 / ...
    2h 15m
    £13–18

  3. Drive 49.9 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Andrews to Edinburgh Castlecar car 49.9 mi
    1h 11m
    £13–18

  4. Bus, train via Ladybank

    1. Take the bus from Alexandra Place to Railway Stationbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Ladybank to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
    2h 48m

Saint Andrews to Edinburgh Castle by bus, train, and foot

Calendar194Weekly Services
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 53.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh Castle via Park and Ride and Queensferry Street in around 2h 15m.

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