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Get from St Andrews to Edinburgh
The journey takes about 1 hour 6 minutes, and with fares starting at just $11, 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 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 St Andrews to Edinburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from St Andrews to Edinburgh start at $11. 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 St Andrews to Edinburgh?
The average train trip from St Andrews to Edinburgh takes 1h 6m and covers 51 km. The quickest train gets 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 7:27am. The latest train departs at 10:44pm.
What 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance 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 Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $10To 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 $10 to $48 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 $10 which is on 2025-12-01.
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.
