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St Andrews | 11 - 18 July, 2027
GETTING THERE
Travelling to The 155th Open
The 155th Open will be played at St Andrews from 11 to 18 July 2027.
Tens of thousands of spectators will attend throughout the week. To minimise road traffic congestion and support the Championship’s sustainability commitments, The R&A is recommending that fans consider the use of public transport, which will be significantly enhanced for travel convenience, or car share with others in their group. Those staying in the local area are encouraged to consider active travel (walking, wheeling or cycling). There will be no public car parking available at St Andrews or in the immediate surrounding area. All public parking will be provided at managed Park & Ride sites, with the exception of pre-booked Blue Badge parking (see the ‘Car and Motorbike Parking’ section for details).
Local Area Restrictions
To assist with traffic management and reduce congestion within St Andrews, temporary traffic regulations and parking restrictions will be introduced. These will be enforced by Fife Council and Police Scotland in order to minimise disruption to local residents and businesses, assist traffic flow and increase safety and security for all road users.
The Open Travel Assistant
To support fans and make journeys easier, The Open Travel Assistant has been developed to provide personalised travel plans for all fans. Simply enter where you will be travelling from, select your preferred arrival or departure time and the travel assistant will calculate all your available journey options. Please ensure you sign up to receive live updates so you can keep track of any changes to your journey on the day of travel.
The Open Travel Assistant
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Public Transport & Active Travel
By Rail
ScotRail will be supporting travel to and from St Andrews throughout the Championship, with additional train services and increased capacity operating on key routes during the Championship period. Leuchars is the nearest railway station to St Andrews and is served by regular ScotRail services from across Scotland.
A dedicated shuttle bus service will operate between Leuchars Station and the Championship venue, with services running up to every five minutes during peak periods.
As trains are expected to be busier than usual during the Championship, passengers are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journey. Timetables and service information will be available closer to the event via the ScotRail app and website.
For more information on travelling to the Championship by rail, please visit the ScotRail website.
From Edinburgh Airport
Getting to St Andrews from Edinburgh Airport is straightforward. Simply take the tram from the airport to Haymarket Station, then board a train towards Dundee or Aberdeen and alight at Leuchars Station, the nearest railway station to St Andrews. From Leuchars, a dedicated shuttle bus service will take you directly to the Championship venue.
From Glasgow Airport
If you're arriving at Glasgow Airport, take the Glasgow Airport Express Service 500 to Glasgow West George Street, just a short walk from Glasgow Queen Street Station. From there, catch a train to Haymarket Station in Edinburgh, where you can change onto a service towards Dundee or Aberdeen. Alight at Leuchars Station, the nearest railway station to St Andrews, and continue your journey on the dedicated shuttle bus service to the Championship venue.
By Active Travel
Free bicycle parking will be available near the main entrance to The Open for those wishing to cycle to the venue. For more information on the cycle network around St Andrews visit the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. On approach to the Old Course in St Andrews, follow Open branded signs to the Bicycle Park.
By Road
There will be no public car parking at the Old Course in St Andrews or in the immediate surrounding area. All public parking will be located at The Open Park & Ride facilities, where dedicated buses will be available to transport spectators to the course.
Spectators choosing to travel to the Championship venue by car or motorcycle will be directed to The Open Park & Ride sites by Variable Messaging Signs (VMS) and specific black and yellow event signs provided by The AA.
Park & Ride facilities are designed to minimise congestion around the course by reducing the number of vehicles accessing St Andrews and the surrounding area, however traffic volumes will still be higher than normal during the week of The Open so please allow extra time for your journey.
Please note overnight parking is not permitted at The Open Park & Ride facilities.
Directions
Fans are advised to turn off satellite navigation systems and follow the appropriate signage to ensure the smoothest journey to and from The Open. To view an accurate route map of your journey, use The Open Travel Assistant and ensure you register to receive live updates so you can keep track of any changes to your journey on the day of travel.
From Aberdeen/ Dundee
Follow the A90 southbound towards Dundee. Continue south on the Tay Road Bridge onto the A92. Follow signs for the A914 and A919 towards Leuchars. On approach to Leuchars, follow signs for The Open Park and Ride.
From Inverness/ Perth
Follow the A9 to Perth. At/around Perth, follow signs for the A912 (Bridge of Earn/Cupar). Join the A913 towards Newburgh. Continue through Lindores turning left onto the A92 to Forgan Roundabout. Take third exit onto A914/A919 towards Leuchars and follow signs for The Open Park and Ride.
From the west
Follow the M8 east and then the M876/M80 towards Stirling/Falkirk. Travel towards Kincardine and join the A977 northbound to Kinross. Join the M90 northbound exiting at junction 8 onto the A91. Continue of the A91 through Cupar and follow signs for The Open Park and Ride.
From the south
Join the M90 northbound and utilising the Queensferry Crossing, cross the Firth of Forth. Continue north on the M90 and exit at junction 2A following the A92 towards Kirkcaldy/Glenrothes. Join the A911 eastbound towards Markinch/Kennoway/Windygates. At Windygates, join the A915 towards Leven/Lundin Links and St Andrews and follow signs for The Open Park and Ride.
Gate Opening Times and Park & Ride Service Times
| Day | Gates Open | Hours of Play |
First service from P&R to the course |
Last service from the course to P&R |
| Sunday 11 July | 9am | Throughout the day | 8am | 8pm |
| Monday 12 July | 7am | Throughout the day | 6.45am | 8pm |
| Tuesday 13 July | 7am | Throughout the day | 6.45am | 8pm |
| Wednesday 14 July | 7am | Throughout the day | 6.45am | 8pm |
| Thursday 15 July | 6am | 6.35am-8.30pm estimated | 5.45am | 10pm |
| Friday 16 July | 6am | 6.35am-8.30pm estimated | 5.45am | 10pm |
| Saturday 17 July | 7am | 8am-7pm estimated | 6.45am | 9pm |
| Sunday 18 July | 7am | 8am-7pm estimated | 6.45am | 9pm |
Car and Motorcycle Parking
All public parking will be located at The Open Park & Ride facilities, where dedicated buses will be available to transport spectators arriving by car or motorcycle to the course.
Parking tickets are available to purchase on the day for £20 per vehicle from Sunday 11 to Monday 12 July, and £25 from Tuesday 13 to Sunday 18 July. A £7 discount will be applied to tickets purchased in advance (up to 5pm on the day before). Motorcycle parking is available at a cost of £5 per vehicle per day. A free of charge drop-off and pick-up area is provided at each Park and Ride car park for those who wish to drop off and collect friends and family. There is no charge for the use of the dedicated bus service to and from the course. Parking tickets can be purchased. For assistance, please contact The Open Help Centre to chat with us, or Contact Us.
Please note, a free One Club account is required to purchase parking for The Open. If you do not already have a One Club account, please sign up at https://oneclub.golf/ before attempting purchase.
Accessible Car Parking
The deadline for booking Accessible Car Parking is Friday 2 July at 5pm UK BST.
Please contact the Accessibility Team at The R&A to secure accessible car parking for The 155th Open.
Park and Ride buses have step-free entry and space for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. If you have any specific questions please check the Accessibility Guide for The 155th Open and our Help Centre, or contact us at accessibility@randa.org
Coach and Minibus Parking
The deadline for pre-booking Coach and Minibus parking is Tuesday 29 June at 5pm UK BST.
Coach parking will be available on arrival at a cost of £80 per day for vehicles measuring eight metres or more in length and/or a seat capacity greater than 22 seats.
Minibus parking will be available on arrival at a cost of £50 per day for vehicles measuring between five metres and 7.99 metres in length and/or with a seat capacity between ten and 22 seats.
Please note, Coach and Minibus parking is subject to availability.
Coach and minibus drivers should follow signs to the Coach Park. The minibus and coach park is located 500m (approx. five minute walk) from the main public entrance to The 155th Open.
Accessible Coach & Minibus Parking
If you are travelling to St Andrews by coach or minibus and a member of your party holds an Accessible Parking Permit, such as a Blue Badge or equivalent, please contact our Customer Service Team via email at accessibility@randa.org with a scanned or photographed copy of the front and back of your Accessible Parking Permit to apply for an accessible parking pass to allow access for drop-off and pick-up only close to the main entrance to The Open. All coaches and minibuses requiring parking must return to the Coach Park.
By Taxi
There will be designated taxi ranks and private hire drop off/pick-up areas in operation for The 155th Open from 11-18 July.
These will be located close to the main public entrance to the course and town centre. On approach to The Open, ask the driver to follow the AA directional signs for taxis. Demand for taxi and private hire vehicles is expected to be high, so it is strongly recommended to book in advance.
By Air
Scheduled flights operate to and from a number of airports within easy reach of St Andrews, including:
Edinburgh Airport (49 miles / 79 km away)
Glasgow Airport (81 miles / 130 km away)
Dundee Airport (15 miles / 24 km)
These airports all accept charter flights. Please contact the airport directly through their website to obtain the necessary permissions / bookings.
Helipad will operate the official heliport for The 155th Open, with courtesy car transfers available to and from the course throughout the Championship.
Please contact Helipad for further details on booking flights and landings.
- Tel: +44 (0) 1202 835 385
- Email: info@helipad.co.uk
