What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Saint Andrews?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Saint Andrews is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 8h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Saint Andrews?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Saint Andrews is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Saint Andrews?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Saint Andrews station. However, there are services departing from St Marys Market and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Crichton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Saint Andrews?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Saint Andrews. However, there are services departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Cupar via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from St Helens to Saint Andrews?

The distance between St Helens and Saint Andrews is 269 miles. The road distance is 255.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Helens to Saint Andrews without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £85 - £180.

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Saint Andrews?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from St Helens to Saint Andrews, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Saint Andrews bus from?

St Helens to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Saint Andrews train from?

St Helens to Saint Andrews train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from St Helens to Saint Andrews?

The best way to get from St Helens to Saint Andrews is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the St Helens to Saint Andrews bus arrive?

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

Where does the St Helens to Saint Andrews train arrive?

St Helens to Saint Andrews train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from St Helens to Saint Andrews?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Saint Andrews is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from St Helens to Saint Andrews.

Where can I stay near Saint Andrews?

There are 1395+ hotels available in Saint Andrews.

St Helens to Saint Andrews - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
5h 47m
£86–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
8h 33m
£45–83
Drive 254.3 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Saint Andrewscar 254.3 mi
4h 32m
£62–90
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
6h 45m
£83–207
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
7h 15m
£82–202
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
6h 22m
£111–305
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
7h 28m
£91–206
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Cupartrain
8h 39m
£177–389

St Helens to Saint Andrews by train and bus

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Distance: 267.2 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Bus Station via Preston, Edinburgh Waverley, Cupar, and Railway Station in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to Bus Station via Newton-le-Willows Interchange, Newton-le-Willows, Manchester Victoria, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Crichton Street in around 8h 33m.

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