The cheapest and fastest trains from St Andrews to Edinburgh
- Cheapest price on Nov 01
- €32
- Average ticket price on Nov 01
- €32
- Fastest journey on Nov 01
- 1 h 26 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 01
- 1 h 28 m
- Trains on Nov 01
- 17
- Distance
- 50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Andrews to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Andrews to Edinburgh will cost around €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
It's difficult to get from St Andrews to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
SR545000+
C0204512:55 PM 1h26 St Andrews 2:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €32 1 One-way 1 transfer
SR544700+
K0198212:10 PM 1h33 St Andrews 1:43 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €32 1 One-way 1 transfer
SR545100 · C152611:10 PM 1h36 St Andrews 2:46 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €32 1 One-way 1 transfer
SR545800+
C020682:55 PM 1h27 St Andrews 4:22 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €32 1 One-way 1 transfer
SR545400 · C146621:55 PM 1h28 St Andrews 3:23 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €32 1 One-way 1 transfer
SR545000+
C0204512:55 PM 1h26 St Andrews 2:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €32 1 One-way 1 transfer
SR545800+
C020682:55 PM 1h27 St Andrews 4:22 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €32 1 One-way 1 transfer
SR545400 · C146621:55 PM 1h28 St Andrews 3:23 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €32 1 One-way 1 transfer
SR544200+
C0200810:55 AM 1h29 St Andrews 12:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €32 1 One-way 1 transfer
SR545800+
C020682:55 PM 1h29 St Andrews 4:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from St Andrews to Edinburgh
Trains from St Andrews to Edinburgh run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 55m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Live departures
St Andrews to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for St Andrews to Edinburgh trains for today, Saturday, October 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SR848500 · C14659 | On time 8:20 AM St Andrews | 1h15 | 9:35 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
SR848600 · L87556 | 8:30 AM St Andrews | 1h44 | 10:14 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
SR849000+ C01941 | 9:00 AM St Andrews | 1h25 | 10:25 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
SR849300+ K01904 | 9:30 AM St Andrews | 1h25 | 10:55 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
SR849400 · L87565 | 9:39 AM St Andrews | 1h35 | 11:14 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
SR849700 · L87068 | 10:06 AM St Andrews | 1h19 | 11:25 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
SR851100 · L87071 | 12:03 PM St Andrews | 1h19 | 1:22 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
SR851500 · L87592 | 12:30 PM St Andrews | 1h38 | 2:08 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
SR852100 · L87073 | 1:06 PM St Andrews | 1h25 | 2:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
SR852500 · L87596 | 1:33 PM St Andrews | 1h36 | 3:09 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
SR853000 · L87076 | 2:09 PM St Andrews | 1h19 | 3:28 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
SR853300 · C14705 | 2:36 PM St Andrews | 1h34 | 4:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
SR853600 · C14665 | 3:03 PM St Andrews | 1h22 | 4:25 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
SR854000 · C14702 | 3:39 PM St Andrews | 1h32 | 5:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
SR854300+ C01990 | 4:06 PM St Andrews | 1h20 | 5:26 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
SR854600 · L87535 | 4:33 PM St Andrews | 1h35 | 6:08 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
SR855000 · L87080 | 5:18 PM St Andrews | 1h14 | 6:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between St Andrews and Edinburgh
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FAQs: Trains from St Andrews to Edinburgh
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from St Andrews to Edinburgh
Most St Andrews to Edinburgh trains use the to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare St Andrews and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley 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, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. 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 Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: 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 automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, 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.
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