St Andrews to Edinburgh Airport
- ~1h 15min
- ~85 km
- Pickup at your St Andrews door, drop at the Edinburgh Airport terminal
Starting from
€165 per vehicle
Final price from carrier quote
About This Transfer
The car collects you at your hotel door in St Andrews, the golf bags go into the back once, and the driver heads west out of town through Fife: the A92 through the middle of the county, or the A91 through Cupar to the M90. Then the Queensferry Crossing over the Firth of Forth, the M9 spur and the airport. The run is about 85 km and takes about 1h 15min in free-flowing traffic.
That is about 52 miles by road, not the 35 miles that circulates; 35 miles is roughly the straight line across the water. Work back from your flight: the drive, plus your airline's check-in deadline, plus slack for the commuter peak around the Forth and for event weeks in St Andrews.
St Andrews has no railway station. By rail the trip to the airport is a bus to Leuchars, a train to Edinburgh Gateway and the tram: two changes and about 1h 40min to 2h 10min, and the first chain does not reach the airport before 07:34 on a weekday. The direct 787 coach takes 91 to 105 minutes this way, about two hours apart. The car leaves at the hour your flight needs.
For every run to and from the terminal, see our Edinburgh Airport transfers page, and our airport transfers page for how pickup times are set against a departure.
- ✓ Queensferry Crossing
- ✓ ~85 km
- ✓ Hotel door pickup
Sights Along the Route
Your driver covers the distance while you enjoy the scenery.
The Old Course
The Home of Golf, laid out beside the West Sands at the edge of town, where the pickup at the Old Course Hotel starts. The 155th Open is played here from 11 to 18 July 2027.
St Andrews Links →Queensferry Crossing
The 2.7 km cable-stayed bridge that carries the M90 over the Firth of Forth, open since 30 August 2017, with the older Forth Road Bridge alongside it.
The Forth Bridges →St Andrews Cathedral
The ruins of what was once the largest church in Scotland, at the east end of the old town, an easy last walk before an afternoon flight.
Historic Environment Scotland →Route Overview
Pickup: St Andrews, Fife
Pickup at any St Andrews address: the Old Course Hotel, hotels and rentals in the old town, university halls, or Fairmont St Andrews on the coast road. Give the full address and a phone number for the morning.
Popular Pickup Points:
- • Old Course Hotel and the hotels by the links
- • Old-town hotels, guesthouses and rentals
- • University halls and residences
- • Fairmont St Andrews and the coast road
Drop-off: Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Cars other than the rank taxis use the airport's drop-off zones: the charged zone on the ground floor of the multi-storey car park, or the free zone in the Long Stay car park, about a ten-minute walk from the terminal. Your carrier tells you which it uses.
Popular Drop-off Points:
- • Drop at the airport's charged or free zone
- • Your carrier names the zone in the booking chat
- • Pickup time set from your flight time
- • Golf bags and travel cases unloaded for you
Local Route Knowledge
Practical intelligence from carriers who drive this route regularly.
Best Travel Times
An early flight is where the car earns its price. The 787 coach runs through the night, but it reaches the airport at fixed times, about two hours apart in the day and up to two and a half hours apart overnight (00:46, 02:20, 04:51), so the coach that fits a flight can still mean hours in the terminal. The first bus, train and tram chain arrives at 07:34 on a weekday. Departure pressure follows the university calendar and the golf: the winter graduation in late November (the week of 30 November 2026, then 29 November 2027), the Christmas vacation from late December (22 December 2026; 21 December 2027), the summer graduation at the end of June (the week of 28 June 2027) and The Open, 11 to 18 July 2027.
Traffic Patterns
Out of St Andrews the car takes the A92 through central Fife to the M90, or the A91 through Cupar to the M90; the two are about the same distance. The M90 carries it over the Queensferry Crossing, where variable mandatory speed limits smooth congestion, and the M9 spur brings it to the airport.
Road & Border Notes
The Queensferry Crossing is the motorway bridge; the older Forth Road Bridge beside it is open to buses, taxis and private hire vehicles. When ice may fall from the Queensferry Crossing's cables, barriers close it and divert traffic over the Forth Road Bridge, as happened on the morning of 23 November 2024. High winds restrict high-sided vehicles first: the Forth Road Bridge closes to them in gusts over 50 mph, while the Queensferry Crossing stays open to them in winds up to 70 mph. In Storm Éowyn in January 2025, gusts over 80 mph were expected to close it to high-sided vehicles, motorcycles and cars with trailers or roof boxes.
Carrier Tip
Give the flight time, not only the pickup time, and let the carrier set the pickup from it. Declare golf bags and travel cases when you book. In graduation weeks and during The Open, book early and add slack.
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- Pickup at your hotel, residence or rental in St Andrews
- A pickup time set from your flight, with slack for the Forth crossing
- Luggage assistance, with golf bags and travel cases carried on request
- The Queensferry Crossing, or the Forth Road Bridge when the motorway bridge is closed
- Drop at the Edinburgh Airport terminal drop-off zone
- Child and booster seats on request, with ages given in the booking notes
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| Option | Price From | Duration | Convenience | Luggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Transfer | from €165 per vehicle | ~1h 15min, no changes | Cases and golf bags loaded at your door | |
| 787 airport coach | Coach ticket per person | 91 to 105 min, about two hours between coaches | Your own bags to the bus station or the Old Course Hotel stop | |
| Bus to Leuchars, train, then tram | Three tickets per person | About 1h 40min to 2h 10min, two changes | Your own bags onto a bus, a train and a tram | |
| Rental car | Rental + fuel + return | ~1h 15min, then the rental return | Whatever the car takes |
Price & Vehicle Options
A private transfer from St Andrews to Edinburgh Airport costs from around €165 one way for a saloon and €235 for a minivan, priced per vehicle rather than per person. Three people in a saloon pay about €55 each; six in a minivan pay about €39 each. Estate cars and minibuses are quoted on request.
| Vehicle | Seats | Luggage | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sedan / Saloon | 1-3 | 2-3 bags | from €165 | Couples, solo trips, light luggage |
 Estate / Comfort | 1-4 | 4 bags + golf bags | Quote on request | Two golfers with clubs and cases |
 Minivan / Van | 5-8 | 8 bags | from €235 | Golf fours with clubs, families |
 Minibus | 8-16 | group | Quote on request | Golf societies, groups |
Prices are per vehicle, one way and indicative. Verified carriers quote for your date, and graduation weeks and The Open can run higher than a quiet weekday.
When to Travel This Route
Demand, pricing, and what to expect across the year.
Winter (Dec-Mar)
Quiet SeasonThe quiet months, apart from the end of term. Ice on the Queensferry Crossing's cables can close it at short notice; traffic then crosses on the Forth Road Bridge.
- University Christmas vacation from late December (22 December 2026; 21 December 2027)
- Second-semester teaching from 25 January 2027
Spring (Apr-May)
Golf Season OpensThe golf season gathers pace, and students sit their exams in May.
- Golf trips to the Old Course and the Fife links
- University exams in May
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Peak DemandGolf season at its height, the summer graduation and, in 2027, The Open.
- University graduation, week of 28 June 2027
- The 155th Open, 11 to 18 July 2027
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Term and GraduationThe winter graduation brings families in and out at the end of November.
- Winter graduation in late November (weeks of 30 November 2026 and 29 November 2027)
- Orientation week from 6 September 2027
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Important Information
Setting the pickup time
The drive is about 1h 15min in free-flowing traffic. Add your airline's check-in deadline and slack for the Forth crossing, and more in graduation weeks or during The Open. Give the carrier the flight time and let it set the pickup.
Early flights
The 787 coach runs through the night, but it reaches the airport at fixed times up to two and a half hours apart overnight (00:46, 02:20, 04:51), so an early flight can mean hours waiting in the terminal. The first bus, train and tram chain arrives at 07:34 on a weekday (08:16 on a Saturday). A private transfer leaves when your flight needs it to.
Golf bags and luggage
Declare golf bags and hard travel cases when you book. Two golfers with clubs and cases may need an estate rather than a saloon, and a four with clubs needs a minivan.
Child seats
Child and booster seats are available on request. Put the ages in the booking notes, because the ages decide the seat type.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get from St Andrews to Edinburgh Airport?
About 1 hour 15 minutes by car in free-flowing traffic, for about 85 km (about 52 miles) through Fife and over the Queensferry Crossing. The 787 coach takes 91 to 105 minutes, and bus, train and tram take about 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes with two changes. A private transfer goes door to terminal with no change.
How much is a private transfer from St Andrews to Edinburgh Airport?
On TransferBnB a private transfer starts from around €165 per vehicle for a saloon and €235 for a minivan, one way. The price is per vehicle, not per person, so six in a minivan pay about €39 each. Estate cars and minibuses are quoted on request.
How early should I leave St Andrews for a flight from Edinburgh Airport?
Allow the drive, about 1 hour 15 minutes in free-flowing traffic, plus your airline's check-in deadline, plus slack for the commuter peak around the Forth crossing. Add more in the university's graduation weeks and during The Open, when the town is full.
Is there an early-morning bus from St Andrews to Edinburgh Airport?
Yes. The 787 coach runs through the night: it leaves St Andrews Bus Station at 23:15, 00:45 and 03:20 every day and reaches Edinburgh Airport at 00:46, 02:20 and 04:51, so an early flight can mean hours waiting in the terminal. By bus, train and tram the first chain reaches the airport at 07:34 on a weekday and 08:16 on a Saturday. A private transfer collects you from your door at whatever time your flight needs.
Is there a train from St Andrews to Edinburgh Airport?
No. St Andrews has no railway station; you take a bus to Leuchars, about six miles away, a train to Edinburgh Gateway and the tram to the airport, two changes and about 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. A private transfer takes about 1 hour 15 minutes from your door.
Does the Queensferry Crossing close?
In March 2022 the bridge operator reported that since opening in 2017 it had never closed to cars because of high winds, thanks to 3.3 m wind shielding. It does close when ice may fall from its cables, as on 23 November 2024, and traffic is then diverted over the Forth Road Bridge, which private hire vehicles may use. A private transfer simply takes the open bridge.
Why Book This Route?
- • About 85 km and 1h 15min from your door to the terminal, against two changes by bus, train and tram
- • Leaves at the hour your flight needs, not at a coach time that can leave you hours in the terminal
- • Golf bags and travel cases loaded at your hotel and sized into the quote
- • Collects from the Old Course Hotel, the old town or Fairmont St Andrews
- • Quoted per vehicle, not per head: six in a minivan pay about €39 each
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