Every charge inside
Every road toll on the route is inside the quoted fare.
St Andrews to Edinburgh Waverley · University route
A fixed-price chauffeur between The University of St Andrews and Edinburgh Waverley — 50 miles, typically 1h 15–1h 45, either direction. Arrivals are met on the concourse with the train tracked; departures timed to your service.

Instant fixed price
The University of St Andrews, St Andrews, FifeEdinburgh Waverley
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
What to expect
The three medieval streets take cars gently; set-down at your college or the quad works any day except graduation week, when we brief the plan ahead. At Edinburgh Waverley, your driver waits on the concourse with a name board, train tracked.
Every road toll on the route is inside the quoted fare.
Inbound journeys are tracked in real time; the St Andrews pickup moves with your actual arrival at no extra cost.
St Andrews to Edinburgh Waverley or the reverse — the fixed fare from £152 holds either way.
The three medieval streets take cars gently; set-down at your college or the quad works any day except graduation week, when we brief the plan ahead.
The fleet
Six classes, one standard of care. Saloon, one way, off-peak. Rush hour, nights (10pm–6am) and bank holidays cost more; the return leg is 5% off when booked together — your quote shows the exact price before you book. Once you book, the price never changes.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £152 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £173 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £205 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £190 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £210 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £272 |
Always included
How to book
Direction, date, time and any event or entrance details — online in a minute or one call.
Saloon to 8-seat van, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
Waiting time, a second stop, child seats — arranged in advance, priced up front.
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
The alternatives
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for St Andrews to Edinburgh Waverley.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi rank / hail | 1h 15–1h 45 | Metered — unpredictable | Queues at both ends on event days |
| Rideshare app | 1h 15–1h 45 | Surge pricing | Surges exactly when events end |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Luggage, crowds and connections |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 1h 15–1h 45 | Fixed from £152 | Set down at St Andrews, met at Edinburgh Waverley, one fare |
Travel notes
The 50-mile run typically takes 1h 15–1h 45. Your driver watches live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual train.
Every P5 chauffeur is fully licensed private hire, insured and DBS-checked.
Flights into Edinburgh beat Dundee’s thin schedule for most arrivals — the drive over the Tay is part of the welcome anyway.
Freshers’ arrival dates funnel every family into the same few days. Halls set one-way systems and timed unloading bays — we book the slot with you and bring an estate or MPV so a year’s kit moves in one run.
This route joins a venue and a transport hub, and both ends have their own rules. The three medieval streets take cars gently; set-down at your college or the quad works any day except graduation week, when we brief the plan ahead. At Edinburgh Waverley, your driver meets you on the concourse with the train tracked — so the 50-mile run between them is the easy part.
Reckon on 1h 15–1h 45 for the 50 miles, with 15 minutes of complimentary waiting and every toll inside the fare. Vehicles run from a saloon to a 8-seat van, so the same booking works for a couple or a whole party.
At a glance
Your questions
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
From £152 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare applies in reverse, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
The three medieval streets take cars gently; set-down at your college or the quad works any day except graduation week, when we brief the plan ahead.
No. The fare is fixed when you book — event-day traffic, closures and staging are our problem to plan around, not a surcharge.
On the concourse with a name board, or at the station’s designated pickup point — confirmed with your booking.
Yes — executive MPVs seat up to seven and vans up to 8, priced up front. Groups sharing one vehicle usually beat separate app cars comfortably.
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, with the pickup point agreed before you go in and adjusted live if the day runs long.
“Always had great conversations with the drivers during the multiple trips I had with P5. I strongly recommend.”
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