GETTING THERE

From Edinburgh Airport

Spectators can 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, there will be a dedicated shuttle bus service to the Championship venue.

From Glasgow Airport

Those arriving at Glasgow Airport can take the Glasgow Airport Express Service 500 to Glasgow West George Street, just a short walk from Glasgow Queen Street Station. From there passengers can board a train to Haymarket Station in Edinburgh before changing onto a service towards Dundee or Aberdeen. Spectators can alight at Leuchars Station, the nearest railway station to St Andrews, and continue their journey on the dedicated shuttle bus service to the Championship venue.

By Bus

Stagecoach is the operator of an express network that provides links to St Andrews from Glasgow and Edinburgh as well as local links such as Dunfermline, Cupar and Glenrothes. All Stagecoach services stop at St Andrews Bus Station, which is approximately a five minute walk from the golf course.

St Andrews is also part of the local public bus network with access to many local accommodation hubs.

Moffat & Williamson is the operator of the 64 service, which connects St Andrews to Cupar, Strathkinness, Pittscottie, Ceres, Craigrothie, Ladybank, Auchtermuchty, Falkland, Freuchie and Glenrothes, and the 77 service, which connects St Andrews to Leuchars, Balmullo, Tayport, Newport, Wormit and Gauldry. Services will stop at St Marys Place outside the students union, which is approximately a ten minute walk to the venue entrance.

Further information on planning your journey, including timetables and tickets valid for multiple journeys, can be found on the Moffat & Williamson website. All local buses accept contactless payments.

The Go-Flexi taxibus connects rural areas of Fife that aren’t serviced by public bus routes. Journeys can be booked any time from one week to one hour prior to travel, however this service is very popular so advance booking is strongly recommended. For more information and contact details please visit the Moffat & Williamson website.

By Active Travel

National Cycle Network Route 1 runs through St Andrews and links to Strathkinness, Guardbridge, Leuchars, Tayport, Dundee and beyond.

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.

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.

From Aberdeen/ Dundee

Follow the A90 southbound towards Dundee. Continue south on the A92 Tay Road Bridge and 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 on the A913 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 on 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. At the Preston Roundabout, take the third exit onto the A911 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

Accessible Car Parking

A pre-booked accessible car park is available for Accessible Parking Permit holders, subject to availability.

This car park is situated on hard standing. A dedicated shuttle bus will be provided to transport fans to the course. The shuttle drop off and pick-up point is immediately outside the entrance to The 155th Open.  In order to be eligible for free parking at the event, an Accessible Parking Permit such as a Blue Badge or equivalent must be provided in advance as evidence (a photo of both front & rear of permit must be provided).

The deadline for booking Accessible Car Parking is Friday 2 July at 5pm UK BST.

Spectators should contact the Accessibility Team at The R&A to secure accessible car parking for The 155th Open.

For any specific questions please visit our Help Centre, or contact us at accessibility@randa.org. Further information will also be available when the Accessibility Guide for The 155th Open is published in early 2027.

Coach and Minibus Parking

The deadline for pre-booking Coach and Minibus Parking is Wednesday 30 June.

Coach parking will be available to pre-book at a cost of £80 per day for vehicles measuring 8 metres or more in length and/or a seat capacity greater than 22 seats. For bookings made from Thursday July 1 the price will be £90 per day.

Minibus parking will be available to pre-book at a cost of £40 per day for vehicles measuring between 5 metres and 7.99 metres in length and/or with a seat capacity between 10 and 22 seats. For bookings made from Thursday July 1 the price will be £50 per day.

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. 5 minute walk) from the main public entrance to The 155th Open.

Accessible Coach & Minibus Parking

For passengers travelling to St Andrews by coach or minibus, and where a member of the 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. Please provide 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 areas 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.