Train from Edinburgh to St Andrews: Tickets & Schedules

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Get from Edinburgh to St Andrews

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 hour 4 minutes, and with fares starting at just CLP 6,906, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day
1h 4mAverage Duration
51 kmDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions

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.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Edinburgh to St Andrews?

    The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to St Andrews start at CLP 6,906. The average price for this train route is around CLP 27,160. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train ride from Edinburgh to St Andrews?

    The average train trip from Edinburgh to St Andrews takes 1h 4m and covers 51 km. The quickest train gets you there in 53m and is operated by ScotRail.

  3. Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to St Andrews route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 8 trains available per day, including services from ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.

  4. 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 7:30am. The latest train departs at 11:00pm.

  5. 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 46 reviews.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

Best price found
04-28
CLP 23,289
04-29
CLP 23,308
Today
CLP 13,515
05-01
CLP 23,614
05-02
CLP 23,623
05-03
CLP 6,284
05-04
CLP 23,744
05-05
CLP 23,568
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Edinburgh to St Andrews was searched and found on May 3, 2026 with a price of CLP 6,284

To 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 CLP 6,284 to CLP 31,420 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 CLP 6,284 which is on 2026-05-03.

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