Cities Near St Andrews
Cities near St Andrews, United Kingdom: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Dundee, Edinburgh, Dunfermline. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to St Andrews, United Kingdom is Dundee, about 11 mi (18 km) away — roughly 38 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee | 11 mi / 18 km | 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Edinburgh | 31 mi / 50 km | 1 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Dunfermline | 31 mi / 51 km | 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Livingston | 41 mi / 66 km | 1 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Cumbernauld | 53 mi / 86 km | 1 hr 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Aberdeen | 62 mi / 99 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hamilton | 62 mi / 100 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Glasgow | 65 mi / 105 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Carlisle | 100 mi / 161 km | 2 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 105 mi / 169 km | 2 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from St Andrews
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Dundee, Edinburgh, Dunfermline, Livingston, Cumbernauld. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from St Andrews
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Newcastle upon Tyne. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near St Andrews include Dundee, Edinburgh, Dunfermline, Livingston, Cumbernauld. The closest is Dundee, about 11 miles (18 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Dundee
- → Best time to visit Edinburgh
- → Best time to visit Dunfermline
- → Best time to visit Livingston
- → Best time to visit Cumbernauld
- → Best time to visit Aberdeen
- → Best time to visit Hamilton
- → Best time to visit Glasgow
- → Best time to visit Carlisle
- → Best time to visit Newcastle upon Tyne