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

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There are 10 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
    4h 33m
    £83–199

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Stationbus bus X59 / ...
    15h 1m
    £66–146

  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 48m
    £180–284

  4. Drive  467.7 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Saint Andrewscar car 467.7 mi
    8h 11m
    £118–170

  5. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 4m
    £82–273

  6. 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 28m
    £75–186

  7. 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
    6h 57m
    £80–193

  8. 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
    £74–233

  9. Train, bus

    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 43m
    £184–329

  10. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X59 / ...
    16h 18m
    £81–140

Southampton to Saint Andrews by train and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration9h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 413.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Park & Ride in around 15h 1m.

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