How to get to St Andrews Old Course
St Andrews, United Kingdom
St Andrews Old Course is the home of golf — 500+ years of golf history, Swilcan Bridge, Hell Bunker, Road Hole. Old Course tee times via daily ballot (submit night before) or 12+ months out via package. Book Old Course Hotel overlooking 17th. Combine with Muirfield + Turnberry for a Scotland golf tour.
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Nearest airports
Edinburgh Airport
EDI
75 min
90 km drive
Airport tram → Waverley → train Leuchars → 10-min bus to St Andrews
Glasgow Airport
GLA
90 min
130 km drive
Public transport
Train Edinburgh Waverley → Leuchars (1h). Bus 99A or taxi from Leuchars to St Andrews (10 min). Rental car easier for multi-course golf trips.
Parking + driving
Free parking at Old Course + New Course clubhouse. St Andrews town parking chargeable.
Where to stay near St Andrews Old Course
Old Course Hotel
Overlooking 17th (Road Hole) — the ultimate golf hotel
GBP 500-2,500
per night
Rusacks St Andrews
Boutique overlooking 18th fairway
GBP 400-1,500
per night
Fairmont St Andrews
Full resort + 2 courses + spa
GBP 300-900
per night
The Kinnettles Hotel (St Andrews town)
Boutique + walkable town
GBP 200-500
per night
All St Andrews hotels — live prices
What happens at St Andrews Old Course
The Open Championship (rotational, next at St Andrews 2027). Alfred Dunhill Links Championship (September European Tour + celebrities). Year-round public golf via daily ballot. Old Course Sundays closed for walkers.
Travel tip
St Andrews Old Course is the home of golf — 500+ years of golf history, Swilcan Bridge, Hell Bunker, Road Hole. Old Course tee times via daily ballot (submit night before) or 12+ months out via package. Book Old Course Hotel overlooking 17th. Combine with Muirfield + Turnberry for a Scotland golf tour.
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