How to get from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrews 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.
The options at a glance
| Option | Time | Typical cost | Best for |
|---|
| Private chauffeur | About 1 hour 15 minutes, door to door | From £230, fixed | Golf bags, groups, hotels |
| Taxi from the Edinburgh Airport rank | About 1 hour 15 minutes | Metered, often around £200 | No booking needed |
| Tram and train | About 2 hours or more | About £20–£30 | Rail, light luggage |
| Bus (JET 787) | About 1 hour 30 minutes, direct | About £10–£20 | 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 your hotel in St Andrews. Your flight is tracked, 60 minutes’ waiting is included from landing, and you meet your chauffeur at a confirmed pickup point. From £230 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 to St Andrews, and a short bus or taxi into town. Fine with a small bag, awkward with golf clubs.
Bus
Stagecoach’s JET 787 runs direct from Edinburgh Airport (Stop H) to St Andrews via Kinross and Cupar in about 1 hour 30 minutes, but only up to every two hours, so check the timetable against your landing time. Between those, take the JET 747 to Halbeath Park and Ride and change for a Stagecoach coach to St Andrews. The cheapest option, with room for a suitcase but not much for golf clubs.
Airport taxi
Taxis at the Edinburgh Airport rank are metered. For St Andrews, ask for an estimate before you set off.
Staying at the Old Course Hotel?
See our Edinburgh Airport to the Old Course Hotel guide, or golf transfers across Scotland. Here for The Open in July 2027? See getting to The Open 2027 from Edinburgh. Playing more courses? See Edinburgh Airport to Kingsbarns and Edinburgh Airport to Carnoustie.
Common questions
How far is St Andrews from Edinburgh Airport?
About 50 miles, around 1 hour 15 minutes by road over the Queensferry Crossing.
How much is a transfer from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrews?
A Constantine chauffeur is from £230 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 St Andrews?
Not directly. Take the tram into Edinburgh, a train to Leuchars, then a short bus or taxi to St Andrews.
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.
