Kilmarnock to St Andrews: Road Trip Guide & Distance

82.7 miles 133.1 km · straight line
103.4 miles estimated 166.4 km · driving distance
2h 5min estimated drive time
£16 - £19 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Kilmarnock from St Andrews?

The distance from Kilmarnock to St Andrews is 82.7 miles (133.1 km) as the crow flies. St Andrews is located NE of Kilmarnock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 103.4 miles, taking about 2h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kilmarnock and St Andrews. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Kilmarnock to St Andrews

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 5min £16 - £19 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 30min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~1h 59min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kilmarnock & St Andrews

Quick Facts

Kilmarnock
55.61°N, 4.50°W
Europe/London
39m elevation
St Andrews
56.34°N, 2.80°W
Europe/London
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 301.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients