St. Andrews travel guide
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You're Going to Love St. Andrews
With a population of 15,435, St. Andrews is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in St. Andrews to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in St. Andrews
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Saint (170 South Street) and The Seafood Restaurant (The Seafood Restaurant Bruce Embankment) are great picks.
When to visit St. Andrews
How to Get to St. Andrews
Plane
When flying to St. Andrews, you’ll arrive at Dundee (DND), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to St. Andrews departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Andrews, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from St. Andrews to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 25m trip.
Car
Another option to get to St. Andrews is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 320 km from St. Andrews. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Andrews, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to St. Andrews takes 129 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving St. Andrews
Where to stay in St. Andrews
From 5-star hotels such as the Old Course Hotel St Andrews to great affordable options like the The Albany Hotel St Andrews, St. Andrews offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £194 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £340 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of St. Andrews
Most booked hotels in St. Andrews
Hiring a car in St. Andrews
Hiring a car in St. Andrews costs £49 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in St. Andrews (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. Andrews, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.