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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to St Andrews
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€35
Fastest journey
1 h 38 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to St Andrews is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to St Andrews will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
It's difficult to get from Glasgow to St Andrews without transferring at least once.
L87890 · C1463210:45 AM1h38Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)12:23 PMLeuchars station (LEU)€181One-way1 transfer- L88247 · L8757011:02 AM2h06Glasgow Central (GLC)1:08 PMLeuchars station (LEU)€181One-way1 transfer
- L87930 · L8758012:15 PM1h52Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)2:07 PMLeuchars station (LEU)€181One-way1 transfer
- L87875 · L8756110:15 AM1h51Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)12:06 PMLeuchars station (LEU)€181One-way1 transfer
- W82909 · C15384 · C1463512:18 PM2h08Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)2:26 PMLeuchars station (LEU)€181One-way2 transfers
- L87890 · C1463210:45 AM1h38Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)12:23 PMLeuchars station (LEU)€181One-way1 transfer
- L87875 · L8756110:15 AM1h51Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)12:06 PMLeuchars station (LEU)€181One-way1 transfer
- L87930 · L8758012:15 PM1h52Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)2:07 PMLeuchars station (LEU)€181One-way1 transfer
- C14617 · SR609000+
C019892:39 PM2h02Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)4:41 PMSt Andrews€471One-way2 transfers - L87829 · C14628 · SR6050008:45 AM2h02Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)10:47 AMSt Andrews€471One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Glasgow to St Andrews
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to St Andrews among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 105 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€29 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Glasgow to St Andrews train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to St Andrews trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L87609 · L87566 · SR604700 | 8:10 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h09 | 10:19 AM St Andrews | 2 transfers | |
| L87815 · L87544 · SR604800 | 8:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h14 | 10:29 AM St Andrews | 2 transfers | |
| L87829 · C14628 · SR605000 | 8:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h02 | 10:47 AM St Andrews | 2 transfers | |
| L87838 · L87552 · SR605500 | 9:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h32 | 11:32 AM St Andrews | 2 transfers | |
| L87853+C01971+SR605700 | 9:30 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h20 | 11:50 AM St Andrews | 2 transfers | |
| L87875 · L87561 | 10:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h51 | 12:06 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1 transfer | |
| L87890 · C14632 | 10:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h38 | 12:23 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1 transfer | |
| L88247 · L87570 | 11:02 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h06 | 1:08 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1 transfer | |
| L88250 · C14635 | 12:09 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h17 | 2:26 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1 transfer | |
| L87930 · L87580 | 12:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h52 | 2:07 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1 transfer | |
| L87930 · L87580 · SR607500 | 12:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h17 | 2:32 PM St Andrews | 2 transfers | |
| W82909 · C15384 · C14635 | 12:18 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h08 | 2:26 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 2 transfers | |
| L86913 · L87075 · SR607700 | 12:40 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h10 | 2:50 PM St Andrews | 2 transfers | |
| C15060 · L87590 | 12:42 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h31 | 3:13 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1 transfer | |
| L87945 · L87590 · SR608200 | 1:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h20 | 3:35 PM St Andrews | 2 transfers | |
| L86915 · L87079 · SR608300 | 1:40 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h04 | 3:44 PM St Andrews | 2 transfers | |
| C14763+G80216+SR608400 | 1:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h08 | 3:53 PM St Andrews | 2 transfers | |
| C14617+C01989+SR609000 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h02 | 4:41 PM St Andrews | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to St Andrews
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glasgow to St Andrews run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 105 km distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 105 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 10:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry from Glasgow to St Andrews trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Glasgow and St Andrews from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Glasgow to St Andrews
With its golf courses, spectacular coastal scenery, medieval ruins and a University favored by royalty, St Andrews would seem to have everything except a train station. Since the closure of the branch line, visitors to the Fife town have to rely on shuttle connections from nearby Leuchars station. Train services from Glasgow run seven days a week, requiring one change en route. Journey times to Leuchars average around one hour and 45 minutes, with ten additional minutes for the bus link to St Andrews. Departure times range from early morning to late evening.
Which train companies travel from Glasgow to St Andrews?
ScotRail. Scotland's national rail company, provides most of the services from Glasgow to St Andrews, with some additional connections provided by Cross Country Trains or London North Eastern Railway (LNER). Indirect connections involve taking departures from Glasgow Queen Street and changing at Edinburgh Haymarket for connections to Leuchars, or connecting at Edinburgh Waverley with Caledonian Sleeper trains to Leuchars.
How long is the train from Glasgow to St Andrews?
The fastest ScotRail indirect services to Leuchars via Edinburgh Haymarket take around one hour and 40 minutes to reach Leuchars, although some connections can take over two hours for the 82-mile trip east. Additional shuttle bus connections from Leuchars to St Andrews take ten to 15 minutes.
How many trains are there from Glasgow to St Andrews?
ScotRail provides trains every half hour from Glasgow Queen Street to Leuchars via Edinburgh Haymarket throughout the day from early morning to late evening, with an overnight connection with the Caledonian Sleeper at Edinburgh Waverley. Sunday timetables feature a reduced service, with only one early morning connection and an hourly service from mid-morning.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Glasgow to St Andrews?
Departure train station: Glasgow Queen Street Station is on the eastern side of central Glasgow, with public transport connections on Subway trains from Buchanan Street Station and bus routes from George Square and North Hanover Street. Passenger facilities on the station concourse include a pub, pharmacy, news vendor, burger bar, WiFi and taxi stands.
Arrival train station:Leuchars Station is located six miles north of St Andrews with shuttle bus connections meeting arriving trains. Facilities at the station include a coffee kiosk, news vendor, free WiFi and taxi stand.
FAQs: Trains from Glasgow to St Andrews
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to St Andrews by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St Andrews, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Glasgow to St Andrews
Most Glasgow to St Andrews trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Leuchars station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and St Andrews train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Glasgow station do trains to St Andrews leave from?
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Getting to Kelvindale from Glasgow city centre
Kelvindale is 4 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Kelvindale train station facilities and services
Kelvindale has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Kelvindale.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Kelvindale.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kelvindale: WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Kelvindale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kelvindale.
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