Getting There

Travelling to The 151^st Open

The 151^st Open will be played at Royal Liverpool, Hoylake from 16-23 July 2023.

A high number of spectators are expected to attend throughout the week. To minimise road traffic congestion, The R&A is recommending that spectators 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 should consider active travel (walking, wheeling or cycling). There will be no public car parking available at Royal Liverpool 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 in the vicinity of Hoylake, temporary traffic regulations and parking restrictions will be introduced. These will be enforced by Wirral Borough Council in order to minimise disruption to local residents and businesses, assist traffic flow and increase safety and security for all road users.

By Public Transport

By Rail

Merseyrail provides train services on routes across Merseyside to Hoylake – the nearest station to Royal Liverpool. Connections from the wider rail network to the Merseyrail Wirral Line are available from Bidston, Chester, Ellesmere Port, Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street. Hoylake Station is located approximately 800m from the main spectator entrance to The 151st Open. An accessible shuttle bus will be available to transport passengers with reduced mobility to and from the course.

Train services are expected to be busy during The 151st Open so please ensure you leave plenty of time to travel. Rail timetables and ticket booking information will be published here when available.

By Bus

St Andrews is part of the local public bus network, which connects to many local accommodation hubs such as Dundee, Cupar, Glenrothes and the villages around the East Neuk of Fife. These local services are complemented by an express network that provides links from Glasgow (X24) and Edinburgh (X59) as well as local links such as Dunfermline (X24), Cupar and Glenrothes (X59/X24). All Stagecoach services stop at St Andrews Bus Station, which is approximately a five-minute walk from the golf course.

Tickets can be purchased on buses or via the Stagecoach Bus App. Further information on planning your journey, including timetables and tickets valid for multiple journeys, can be found on the Stagecoach website. All local buses accept contactless payments.

Moffat & Williamson is the operator of the 64 service, which connects St Andrews to Cupar and Glenrothes, and the 92 service, which connects St Andrews to Leuchars and Balmullo. The nearest bus stop to the golf course is on South Street, 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 Road

There will be no public car parking at St Andrews Links 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 and from the course.

Spectators choosing to travel to the event 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.

Individuals can also be dropped off at Park and Ride sites by vehicles driven by family or friends free of charge.

Car and Motorbike Parking

All public parking will be located at The Open Park & Ride facilities, where dedicated buses will be available to transport people arriving by car or motorbike to the course.

Parking tickets are available to purchase on arrival at a cost of £15 from Sunday 10 to Tuesday 12 July, and £20 from Wednesday 13 to Sunday 17 July. A £5 discount will be applied to tickets purchased in advance (up to the day before).

Motorbike parking is available at a cost of £5 per day.

Parking tickets can be purchased online or by contacting The Open Ticket Office on +44 (0) 1334 460010.
BUY PARKING

Minibus Parking

Minibus parking is available at a cost of £35 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. A £10 discount will be applied to tickets purchased in advance (until the end of June). Drivers should follow signs to the Coach Park.

Coach Parking

Coach parking is available at a cost of £50 per day for vehicles measuring 8 metres or more in length and/or a seat capacity greater than 22 seats. A £10 discount will be applied to tickets purchased in advance (until the end of June). Drivers should follow signs to the Coach Park.

All minibus and coach parking is located within a 5-7 minute walk (300-400m) from the main entrance to the course.

Spectators with Disabilities

Spectators with mobility impairments or specific accessibility requirements are advised to telephone The Open Ticketing Team in advance on +44 (0) 1334 460010. Our customer service team will be able to advise the arrangements that will be in place to assist spectators with additional mobility needs.

By Taxi

There will be a designated taxi rank and private hire drop off/pick-up area in operation for The Open from 10-17 July, located within walking distance of the course. Further details will be published here when available.

By Bicycle

National Cycle Route 1 runs right through St Andrews and links to Strathkinness, Guardbridge, Leuchars, Tayport, Dundee and beyond. A cycle park will be provided close to the venue entrance. Please follow signs for Bicycle Parking on approach to The Open. For further information on the cycle network in the local area, please visit the Sustrans website.

By Air

An official helicopter landing site will be in operation at The 150^th Open. For further information and to book, please contact heliops@helimates.com.

Scheduled flights operate to and from a number of airports within easy reach of St Andrews, including:

• Dundee Airport (15 miles/24km away) www.hial.co.uk/dundee-airport

• Edinburgh Airport (48 miles/77km away) www.edinburghairport.com

• Glasgow Airport (82 miles/131km away) www.glasgowairport.com

These airports also accept charter flights. Please contact the airport directly through their website to book.

Leuchars Station is the closest airfield to St Andrews, located approximately 5 miles (8km) away, and can accept the arrival and departure of private jets under 45.5Mt (45,500kg). Please call +44 (0) 7801 975815, email stephennorrie@oldcoursehotel.co.uk or visit www.kohlerair.com for further information.