Dundee
🏟️ Address: St Andrews Links, West Sands Road, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9XL, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
St. Andrews Links is located in St. Andrews, Scotland, approximately 20 km south of Dundee and 83 km northeast of Edinburgh. It is easily accessible via public transport, while for those arriving by car a convenient Park & Ride system is typically employed during events.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for St Andrews Links. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
There are several car parks within walking distance of St. Andrews:
During events, St. Andrews typically operates via a park-and-ride system with passes that can be purchased in advance, which is recommended to minimise congestion on local roads.
Designated routes will be signposted directing spectators to the relevant public car parks.
Disabled access and parking is available at St. Andrews for those with a disabled parking badge. Follow signs for the Red Car Park.
Taxis can pick up and drop off on the roads close to the venue. Please note, Uber does not operate in St. Andrews.
Bus is a popular way to reach the St. Andrews Links because of its connections with multiple routes.
Grannie Clark's Wynd stop, which is 350 m (4 min) walk to the Old Course, serves the following bus routes:
St. Andrews' Bus Station, which is 450 m (5 min) walk to the Old Course, serves the following bus routes:
Madras College on South Street, which is 800 m (10 min) walk to the Old Course, serves the following bus routes:
Tickets can be purchased on the buses or via the Stagecoach Bus App. You can find timetables and tickets on the Stagecoach website.
Moffat & Williamson also operate services connecting St. Andrews with Cupar, Glenrothes Leuchars, and Balmullo, stopping at St. Andrews Petheram Bridge, which is several minutes' walk from the venue. They also offer a "Go Flexi taxibus" service that connects rural areas of Fife that are not serviced by public bus routes; this service can be booked between 1 week and 1 hour prior to travel, but due to the popularity of this service it's recommended you book as early as possible. You can find timetables, tickets, and more information on the Moffat & Williamson website.
Dundee is a relatively inexpensive city to visit with a full range of luxury, mid-range and budget accommodations. Stay anywhere from a 19th century manor in the countryside to a boutique hotel in the city centre, or even an old lodge.
West Sands Road, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9XL, United Kingdom.
Although St. Andrews does not have a train station of its own – the closest is Leuchars railway station in the nearby town of Leuchars – it can still be easily reached by guests travelling via rail. Leuchars railway station can be reached via the following lines:
From Leuchars station, you can catch a bus or taxi (approximately a 10-minute journey) to St. Andrews Links – all-inclusive tickets that also include a bus ticket to St. Andrews are available.
National Cycle Route 1 runs right through St. Andrews and links to Strathkinness, Guardbridge, Leuchars, Tayport, Dundee, and beyond.
A designated bicycle park will be located near the course during events. Follow the road signage to purple car parks and then follow the appropriate signage.
If you're staying in St. Andrews, St. Andrews Links is approximately an 800 m (10 min) walk.
