Without a car · Bus, Regional train, Long-distance train
St Andrews to Edinburgh
1h 25min at the fastest, at least 1 change.
At a glance
- Fastest
- 1h 25min 17:14 → 18:39
- Usually
- 1h 47min 33 journeys during the day
- Changes
- at least 1 first departure 06:11, last 21:31
- Distance
- 49 km as the crow flies
The routes on the map
- 1h 25min · Bus 77, Regional train ScotRail (26 departures)
- 1h 32min · Bus 99, Long-distance train LNER (4 departures)
- 1h 44min · Bus 99, Long-distance train CrossCountry
- 2h 12min · Bus X59, Bus X59, Bus X59, Bus 44 (2 departures)
Journeys on Tue 27 Oct
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06:11 → 08:14
2h 03min · 1 change
BUS99 TRAINScotRailPrice not available
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06:59 → 08:42
1h 43min · 1 change
BUS99 TRAINScotRailPrice not available
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07:23 → 09:16
1h 53min · 1 change
BUS99 TRAINScotRailPrice not available
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08:13 → 09:45
1h 32min · 1 change
BUS99 TRAINScotRailPrice not available
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08:29 → 10:12
1h 43min · 1 change
BUS99 TRAINScotRailPrice not available
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08:57 → 10:32
1h 35min · 1 change
BUS99 ICLNERPrice not available
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09:16 → 11:00
1h 44min · 1 change
BUS99 ICCrossCountryPrice not available
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09:34 → 11:20
1h 46min · 1 change
BUS99 TRAINScotRailPrice not available
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10:01 → 11:30
1h 29min · 1 change
BUS99 TRAINScotRailPrice not available
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10:28 → 12:22
1h 54min · 1 change
BUS99 TRAINScotRailPrice not available
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10:28 → 12:19
1h 51min · 2 changes
BUS99 TRAINScotRail BUS67Price not available
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10:55 → 12:31
1h 36min · 1 change
BUS99 ICLNERPrice not available
An ordinary weekday, calculated on 24 October 2026 from the networks' timetables. Timetables change from day to day: search for your date.
Book your tickets
- Stagecoach East Scotland (official website, new tab)
- National Rail (official website, new tab)
- HcL (official website, new tab)
- Lothian Buses (official website, new tab)
- Moffat & Williamson (official website, new tab)
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from St Andrews to Edinburgh without a car?
1h 25min for the fastest journey (17:14 → 18:39), 1h 47min usually, based on 33 journeys found on Tue 27 Oct.
What time does the first journey from St Andrews to Edinburgh leave?
On Tue 27 Oct, the first departure is at 06:11 and the last at 21:31. Timetables change from day to day: check your date on one-go.
How far is St Andrews from Edinburgh?
49 km as the crow flies. The fastest journey by public transport takes 1h 25min.
Which companies run the journey from St Andrews to Edinburgh?
Stagecoach East Scotland, ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry, HcL, Lothian Buses, Moffat & Williamson.
Timetables: transport networks (transport.data.gouv.fr), calculated with MOTIS. Maps: © OpenStreetMap contributors. How it works.