Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Saint Andrews

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain train
    9h 43m
    £166–313

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    13h 34m
    £67–113

  3. Drive 420.6 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Saint Andrewscar car 420.6 mi
    8h 5m
    £103–148

  4. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain train
    7h 18m
    £100–236

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain train
    10h 21m
    £179–313

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Kingsway K14bus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain train
    12h 14m
    £273–406

  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    8h 23m
    £107–257

  8. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BRS - ABZ
    4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain train
    8h 30m
    £134–379

  9. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain train
    7h 44m
    £141–278

  10. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain train
    8h 56m
    £121–295

  11. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain train
    8h 56m
    £177–411

  12. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain train
    9h 19m
    £183–409

Swansea to Saint Andrews by train and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£166Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Swansea to Saint Andrews.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 477.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland?

You can take a train from Swansea to Bus Station via Crewe, Edinburgh Waverley, Cupar, and Railway Station in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bus Station via Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Crichton Street in around 13h 34m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers