How to get from Edinburgh Airport to Kingsbarns Golf Links by chauffeur, bus, train or taxi. Written by Constantine Chauffeurs, a Glasgow chauffeur service. For golfers, a private golf transfer with clubs in the boot is the simplest option. Planning a Scotland golf tour? We provide golf transport with your own private driver and car service, course to course.
From each airport by chauffeur
| Airport | Time | From |
|---|
| Edinburgh Airport (53 miles) | ~1h20 | £250 |
| Glasgow Airport (90 miles) | ~1h55 | £360 |
| Prestwick Airport (120 miles) | ~2h20 | £430 |
Prices are one way in a Mercedes C-Class, agreed in advance, with your flight tracked. The S-Class, Audi Q7 and V-Class are also available. Journey times are typical and vary with traffic.
The options at a glance
| Option | Time | Typical cost | Best for |
|---|
| Private chauffeur | About 1 hour 20 minutes, door to door | From £250, fixed | Golf bags, groups, tee times |
| Taxi from the Edinburgh Airport rank | About 1 hour 20 minutes | Metered, ask for an estimate | No booking needed |
| Tram, train and bus | About 2 hours 30 minutes or more | About £25–£40 | Rail, light luggage |
| Bus via St Andrews | About 2 hours or more | About £15–£25 | Budget |
Fares are typical and change. Check the operators for today’s fares before you travel.
Private chauffeur
The quickest way with golf clubs: straight from arrivals to the Kingsbarns clubhouse, or to your hotel in St Andrews first. Your flight is tracked, 60 minutes’ waiting is included from landing, and you meet your chauffeur at a confirmed pickup point. Tell us your tee time and we’ll plan the pickup around it. From £250 in a Mercedes C-Class, or the V-Class for a four-ball with clubs.
Tram and train
Take the tram into Edinburgh, then a train to Leuchars, the nearest station, and a bus or taxi through St Andrews to Kingsbarns, about 12 miles in all from Leuchars. Fine with a small bag, hard work with golf clubs.
Bus
Stagecoach’s JET 787 runs from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrews, then a local bus or taxi covers the last 7 miles to Kingsbarns. Check both timetables against your landing time and tee time. The cheapest option, but with little room for golf clubs.
Airport taxi
Taxis at the Edinburgh Airport rank are metered. For Kingsbarns, ask for an estimate before you set off.
Playing St Andrews too?
Kingsbarns is 20 minutes from St Andrews, so most golfers stay in the town. See Edinburgh Airport to St Andrews, Edinburgh Airport to Carnoustie, or golf transfers across Scotland. We can drive you course to course for the whole trip.
Common questions
How far is Kingsbarns from Edinburgh Airport?
About 53 miles, around 1 hour 20 minutes by road over the Queensferry Crossing, then through St Andrews and 7 miles down the coast road towards Crail.
How much is a transfer from Edinburgh Airport to Kingsbarns?
A Constantine chauffeur is from £250 in a Mercedes C-Class at a fixed price, with flight tracking and 60 minutes’ waiting included.
Is there a train from Edinburgh Airport to Kingsbarns?
No. The nearest station is Leuchars, about 12 miles away. Take the tram into Edinburgh, a train to Leuchars, then a bus or taxi through St Andrews to Kingsbarns.
Can you take golf clubs?
Yes. Tell us how many bags when you book. A four-ball with clubs fits best in the Mercedes V-Class.
