Where do you fly into for St Andrews?

Around 50 miles from St Andrews, Edinburgh Airport is home to many domestic and international airlines. It has good connections to the city of Edinburgh, including both a tram line and 24-hour bus link (the Airlink bus service) to the centre of the city.
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How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to St Andrews?

The average journey time by train between Edinburgh (Waverley) and St Andrews Road is 11 hours and 6 minutes, with around 26 trains per day.
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What is the closest city to St Andrews golf course?

Dundee, the nearest city, is only 13 miles / 21km away, and Edinburgh is an hour by train.
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How do I get from Edinburgh to St Andrews Open?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Saint Andrews without a car is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs £9 - £14. How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Saint Andrews? The bus from Edinburgh, Princes Street to St Andrews, Bus Station takes 1h 55m including transfers and departs hourly.
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How far is St Andrews golf course from Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to St Andrews, Strathtyrum Golf Course is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Edinburgh to St Andrews, Strathtyrum Golf Course.
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Does St Andrews have an airport?

Airports that serve St Andrews – The nearest airport to St Andrews is Dundee airport, the nearest International airport is Edinburgh Airport is the about an hour away by car.
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What is the best time of year to play St Andrews?

Spring and autumn are great shoulder seasons to visit St. Andrews, and also very similar to each other here. The best part about visiting in spring is the relatively fewer chances of rainfall as compared to the rest of the year; April is the driest month of the year.
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Is St Andrews worth visiting?

St Andrews is a great town to walk around and explore. There is plenty you can visit, including the St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews Castle ruins, pier, botanic gardens and general historic architecture throughout the town.
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How do I get from St Andrews to Inverness?

The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Inverness is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs £14 - £25. Alternatively, you can train via Perth, which costs £23 - £130 and takes 4h 32m.
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How long is the tram from Edinburgh airport to St Andrews Square?

Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh, St Andrew Square every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1 - £6 and the journey takes 35 min.
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Can you fly to St Andrews?

There are 2 airports in and around St Andrews.
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How much is a taxi from Dundee to St Andrews?

What is the fastest way to get from Dundee to Saint Andrews? The quickest way to get from Dundee to Saint Andrews is to taxi which costs £30 - £40 and takes 21 min.
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What towns are close to St Andrews Scotland?

Cities near University of St Andrews:
  • Saint Andrews, United Kingdom.
  • Leuchars, United Kingdom.
  • Balmullo, United Kingdom.
  • Ceres, United Kingdom.
  • Tayport, United Kingdom.
  • Cupar, United Kingdom.
  • Anstruther, United Kingdom.
  • Elie, United Kingdom.
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Is there train service between Edinburgh and St Andrews?

There are no longer direct trains from Edinburgh to St Andrews, but ScotRail and some Virgin trains East Coast services stop at nearby Leuchars, where there are regular shuttle buses to St Andrews.
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How do I get from Edinburgh airport to the train station?

To get from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport, you can take a direct tram. Edinburgh Waverley tram station is only 2 minutes' walk from the train station and the trams run every 7-10 minutes. A tram ticket costs £5.50 for a single (£3.00 for children ages 5-15) and the tram journey takes 7 minutes.
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Why is there no train to St Andrews?

While the Borders fell victim to Beeching's infamous hatchet report, which brought about the end of hundreds of branch lines across Britain, the line into St Andrews was axed by British Rail; the national organisation deeming the line no longer viable due to a drop in passengers thanks to the rise of the motor car.
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How long of a drive from St Andrews to Inverness Scotland?

The direct drive from St. Andrews to Inverness is 142 mi (228 km), and should have a drive time of 3 hrs 9 mins in normal traffic.
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Is there a train from Inverness to Isle of Skye?

Train. It's possible to get most of the way to Skye from Inverness by train. From Inverness train station catch the regular ScotRail service to Kyle of Lochalsh. It takes around 2 hours 30 minutes and terminates at the harbour just on the mainland side of the Skye Bridge.
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Can you take the train to Inverness?

Taking the train to Inverness is one of the best ways to appreciate the city's beautiful surroundings. Whichever direction you're travelling from, you'll be able to enjoy a journey through some of Scotland's most beautiful scenery.
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Do you need a car in St Andrews?

St Andrews is a small town, and a car is not always necessary to get around. If you do decide to drive around St Andrews, please be aware that parking is limited and that it can be difficult to find a space at certain times of year.
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What do people wear to St Andrews in Scotland?

Slacks or shorts (no more than four (4) inches above the knee), collared shirts or turtlenecks (including mock turtlenecks) and golf shoes are required on the Course. Shirts must be tucked in at all times. In general, everyone on the Course is expected to dress in a neat and appropriate manner.
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What is so special about St Andrews?

St Andrews is known widely as the "home of golf". According to the earliest surviving document from 1552, the "playing at golf" on the links adjacent to the "water of eden" was granted permission by Archbishop Hamilton. The most famous golf course in the town is the Old Course, purchased by the town council in 1894.
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How much does it cost to play St. Andrews Old Course?

For a round, it costs about the same as your normal PGA Tour venue open to the public. Depending on the exchange rate, the 2018 green fee to play the Old Course is 180 pounds, which is about $250.
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Can anyone play the Old Course at St. Andrews?

Anyone can play golf in St Andrews. Of the town's 10 golf courses only the Old Course requires a handicap and there are plenty of options depending on your budget.
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