Airport transfers from St Andrews for golfers

THE OPEN 2027 IS AT ST ANDREWS

The 155th Open Championship takes place at the Old Course, St Andrews, from 11–18 July 2027. Premium hospitality packages were reported in early 2026 to be selling at a record pace — ahead even of the 150th Open at St Andrews in 2022. General admission ballots have not yet opened. This is how the golf travel market moves: the serious planning starts 18 months out, and the accommodation, the itineraries, and the logistics that can be confirmed early get confirmed early.

If you are planning a St Andrews trip around The Open 2027, sorting your airport transfer is one of the few practical things you can do now. The fare from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrews runs between £110 and £170 depending on operator, vehicle, and group size. That figure is unlikely to change dramatically between now and 2027.

THE AIRPORT TRANSFER FROM EDINBURGH TO ST ANDREWS

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the principal arrival point for St Andrews. The transfer is roughly 55 miles, taking around an hour and 10 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. A private transfer is door to door: the driver can meet you at arrivals and loads directly to your accommodation or hotel.

Dundee Airport (DND) serves a smaller number of routes but offers a significantly shorter and cheaper transfer — around 14 miles direct to St Andrews. If your flight options include Dundee, it is worth factoring in the transfer saving alongside any fare difference.

WHAT GOLFERS NEED THAT STANDARD BOOKING MISSES

A golfer travelling to St Andrews is not the same customer as a business traveller or a student. The practical differences: golf bags are bulky and need to be loaded carefully, groups of four or more need a vehicle that can actually fit everyone and everything, and early morning tee times mean early departures that not every operator prioritises.

Local St Andrews operators include vehicles from standard saloon cars through to 8-seater minibuses suited to groups travelling with equipment. The vehicle type needs to match the job. A saloon car quoted at the bottom of the price range may not be the right choice for four golfers with four full bags. When you submit your request through GetMeATaxi, include your group size and bag count so operators quote for the correct vehicle from the start.

COURSE TRANSFERS — WHAT A DAY TRIP COSTS

St Andrews sits at the centre of one of the best concentrations of links golf in the world. The courses below are all accessible as day trips, with current fare ranges from local operators:

Course / Destination Fares range from St Andrews

Kingsbarns Golf Links £25–£40

Carnoustie Golf Links £80–£110

Crail / Elie (Fife coastal courses) £35–£50

Gleneagles £130–£175

Carnoustie hosted The Open in 2018 and is back on the rota — an 80-mile round trip from St Andrews that serious golfers factor into any extended visit. Gleneagles is a longer drive and is typically a resort stay rather than a day trip, but transfers are available for those combining both destinations in a single itinerary.

For day trips, you will need either a return fare or a separate pickup arranged for the end of your round. Local operators can accommodate waiting time or a fixed return pickup — confirm this when you book.