Train from Edinburgh to St Andrews: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Edinburgh to St Andrews on December 12
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Get from Edinburgh to St Andrews

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 hour 3 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18train per day
1h 3mAverage Duration
35 milesDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 from $11. The average price for this train route is around $27. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train ride duration from Edinburgh to St Andrews is 1h 3m, covering a distance of 35 miles (56 km). The quickest train can get you there in 53m and is operated by ScotRail.

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

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 18 trains available per day, including services from ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Edinburgh to St Andrews?

    The earliest train departs from Edinburgh to St Andrews at 7:05am. And the latest train departs at 11:10pm.

  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 44 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 most timely service from Edinburgh to St Andrews?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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
12/09
$12
12/10
$25
Today
$13
12/12
$28
12/13
$15
12/14
$12
12/15
$15
12/16
$15
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Edinburgh to St Andrews was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $12

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 $12 to $34 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 $12 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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