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

The cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to York is to drive which costs £55 - £90 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to York is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 26m and costs £85 - £170.

Is there a direct train between Saint Andrews and York?

No, there is no direct train from Saint Andrews to York. However, there are services departing from Cupar and arriving at York via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Saint Andrews to York?

The distance between Saint Andrews and York is 257 miles. The road distance is 238 miles.

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

The best way to get from Saint Andrews to York without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 26m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Saint Andrews to York, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Saint Andrews to York train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Saint Andrews to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint Andrews to York is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Saint Andrews to York.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1955+ hotels available in York.

Saint Andrews to York - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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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 Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 26m
£85–163
Drive 236.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Saint Andrews to Yorkcar 236.6 mi
4h 47m
£60–86
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X59 / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 47m
£76–145
Train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Yorktrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
5h 7m
£103–165

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Distance: 255.8 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to York via Railway Station, Cupar, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 26m.

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