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How to get fromSouthampton to Saint Andrewsby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 23m
    £88–199

  2. Train to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BOH - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 3m
    £47–191

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain train
    9h 59m
    £180–284

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X59 / ...
    12h 53m
    £83–143

  5. Drive  467.7 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Saint Andrewscar car 467.7 mi
    8h 11m
    £116–167

  6. Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    5h 52m
    £74–229

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 59m
    £75–186

  8. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 52m
    £104–322

  9. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 27m
    £80–193

  10. Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain train
    6h 50m
    £133–312

  11. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X59 / ...
    10h 55m
    £185–329

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 802
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    14h 16m
    £93–158

Southampton to Saint Andrews by train and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration9h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 413.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Bus Station via Stafford, Haymarket, Cupar, and Railway Station in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Crichton Street in around 14h 16m.

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