How to get from St Andrews Cathedral to Edinburgh by bus and train?

St Andrews Cathedral to Edinburgh - Bus Timetable

The X58 bus from St Andrews Cathedral to Edinburgh runs from 08:13 to 19:00, with departures every 1 hr-1 hr 45 min. The journey takes about 2 hr 15 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From St Andrews Cathedral to Edinburgh by bus and train

To get from St Andrews Cathedral to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the X58 bus from Bus Station, St Andrews station to Bus Station, Leven station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Leven station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The bus and train schedule from St Andrews Cathedral may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

135min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X58X58
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Bus Station, St Andrews

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, St Andrews
    ID 6500N9502
    650 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - X58X58
    Wait for bus
    X58
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Leven
    ID 6500K1508
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leven
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from St Andrews Cathedral to Edinburgh

The distance between St Andrews Cathedral, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 80.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Andrews Cathedral to Edinburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from St Andrews Cathedral to Edinburgh

To check the bus and train timetable from St Andrews Cathedral to Edinburgh using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (St Andrews Cathedral) and destination (Edinburgh), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St Andrews Cathedral to Edinburgh?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line X58, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between St Andrews Cathedral and Edinburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from St Andrews Cathedral to Edinburgh?

    The X58 bus line goes from Bus Station, St Andrews station near St Andrews Cathedral in St Andrews to Bus Station, Leven station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Bus Station, Leven station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from St Andrews Cathedral to Edinburgh by bus and train?

    The total travel time between St Andrews Cathedral in St Andrews and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 2 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near St Andrews Cathedral to get to Edinburgh?

    Get on the X58 bus from the Bus Station, St Andrews stop near St Andrews Cathedral in St Andrews.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between St Andrews Cathedral and Edinburgh?

    Get off the bus at the Bus Station, Leven station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • When is the last bus from St Andrews Cathedral to Edinburgh?

    The last bus from St Andrews Cathedral in St Andrews to Edinburgh in Scotland is the Edinburgh bus station - Halbeath P&R line. It leaves the Bus Station, St Andrews stop at 22:20.

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