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Get from St Andrews to Edinburgh
The journey takes about 1 hour 6 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 126, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from St Andrews to Edinburgh by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from St Andrews to Edinburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from St Andrews to Edinburgh start from R 126. The average price for this train route is around R 448. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St Andrews to Edinburgh?
The average train journey time from St Andrews to Edinburgh is 1h 6m, covering a distance of 51 km. The quickest train can get you there in 55m and is operated by ScotRail.
Which train operators serve the St Andrews to Edinburgh route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 14 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 St Andrews to Edinburgh?
The earliest train from St Andrews to Edinburgh departs at 07:27. And the latest train departs at 22:44.
Which is the best train operator from St Andrews to Edinburgh?
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 St Andrews to Edinburgh?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from St Andrews to Edinburgh?
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 St Andrews to Edinburgh?
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 St Andrews to Edinburgh was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 115To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from St Andrews to Edinburgh as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 115 to R 580 for a train ticket from St Andrews to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 115, which is on 2025-12-16.
Usually ScotRail 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.
