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

The cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Southport is to bus which costs £35 - £110 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Southport is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Saint Andrews and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint Andrews station to Southport. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Duke Street via Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Saint Andrews and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Saint Andrews to Southport. However, there are services departing from Cupar and arriving at Preston via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Saint Andrews to Southport?

The distance between Saint Andrews and Southport is 263 miles. The road distance is 247.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Southport without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 7m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Saint Andrews to Southport, including transfers.

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

Saint Andrews to Southport bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

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

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

Train or bus from Saint Andrews to Southport?

The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Southport is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 7m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Saint Andrews to Southport bus arrive?

Saint Andrews to Southport bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Saint Andrews to Southport train arrive?

Saint Andrews to Southport train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Saint Andrews to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint Andrews to Southport is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Saint Andrews to Southport.

Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1987+ hotels available in Southport.

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
6h 7m
£80–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 28m
£38–110
Drive 246.2 mi
1. Drive from Saint Andrews to Southportcar 246.2 mi
4h 37m
£60–87
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
7h 13m
£95–233
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
6h 49m
£77–128
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
7h 52m
£87–214
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
7h 38m
£116–316

Saint Andrews to Southport by bus and train

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Distance: 261.3 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Duke Street via Railway Station, Cupar, Edinburgh Waverley, Preston, and Railway Station in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Duke Street via Railway Station, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 28m.

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