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Get from St Andrews to London
The journey takes about 5 hours 39 minutes, and with fares starting at just $155, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from St Andrews to London 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 London?
The cheapest train tickets from St Andrews to London start at $155. The average price for this train route is around $206. 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 London?
The average train trip from St Andrews to London takes 5h 39m and covers 569 km. The quickest train gets you there in 5h 37m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators serve the St Andrews to London route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St Andrews to London?
The earliest train from St Andrews to London departs at 9:22am. The latest train departs at 10:12pm.
What is the best train operator from St Andrews to London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from St Andrews to London?
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 London?
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 London?
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 London was searched and found on Jan 15, 2026 with a price of $122To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from St Andrews to London, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $122 to $377 for a train ticket from St Andrews to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $122 which is on 2026-01-15.
