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Get from Edinburgh to St Andrews
The journey takes about 1 hour 3 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to St Andrews by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Edinburgh to St Andrews?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to St Andrews start at $16. The average price for this train route is around $38. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Edinburgh to St Andrews?
The average train trip from Edinburgh to St Andrews takes 1h 3m and covers 56 km. The quickest train gets you there in 53m and is operated by ScotRail.
Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to St Andrews route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 18 trains available per day, including services from ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to St Andrews?
The earliest train from Edinburgh to St Andrews departs at 7:05am. The latest train departs at 11:10pm.
What is the best train operator from Edinburgh to St Andrews?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to St Andrews?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Edinburgh to St Andrews?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to St Andrews?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to St Andrews was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $17To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to St Andrews, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $17 to $48 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to St Andrews based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-12-14.
Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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