St Andrews is about 80 miles from Glasgow Airport, around 1 hour 45 minutes by road. By public transport it takes closer to three hours, with at least one change.
Per car, not per passenger, in a Mercedes C-Class. Fixed price agreed before you travel, with your flight tracked and waiting time included. Other cars, and addresses outside the city centre, are quoted separately (terms).
Flying into Glasgow for golf in St Andrews? Here is every realistic way to make the journey, with honest times, costs and trade-offs. Written by Constantine Chauffeurs, a Glasgow chauffeur service. For golfers, a private golf transfer from Glasgow Airport to St Andrews, with your clubs in the boot, is the simplest option. Planning a Scotland golf tour? We provide golf transport with your own private driver and car service, course to course.
| Airport | Time | From |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport (55 miles) | ~1h15 | £230 |
| Glasgow Airport (80 miles) | ~1h45 | £340 |
| Prestwick Airport (110 miles) | ~2h15 | £400 |
Prices are one way in a Mercedes C-Class, agreed in advance, with your flight tracked. The S-Class, Audi Q7 and V-Class are also available. Journey times are typical and vary with traffic.
St Andrews has no railway station of its own. The nearest is Leuchars, about 5 miles away, and there is no direct train or coach from Glasgow Airport. Every public-transport route starts with the airport bus into Glasgow, then a coach straight to St Andrews, or a train to Leuchars and a local bus into town. That’s fine with a backpack. With golf clubs and suitcases, it’s a long afternoon.
Here are the five ways to make the trip, at a glance and then in detail.
| Option | Door-to-door time | Typical cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train (via Glasgow and Leuchars) | around 3h | £25–45 | Light travellers with time to spare |
| Coach (X24, via Glasgow) | 3h+ | £15–25 | The lowest fare |
| Airport taxi | ~1h45 | £180–230 | A direct ride, if a driver will take the fare |
| Car hire / self-drive | ~1h45 + depot | £40+ a day, fuel & parking | Golfers touring several courses |
| Private chauffeur | ~1h45 | from £340 | Door to door with clubs and luggage handled |
Train and coach both start with the Glasgow Airport Express (bus 500) into the city, now £2 single under the Strathclyde fare cap. Fares are indicative for 2026, one way, and vary with time of day and how far ahead you book.
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Good service and good price. Needed a car quick from Trump Turnberry to Glasgow Airport and these guys came thru for me. Great V-Class. Will use again if I’m in the area.Read on Tripadvisor →
Pickup was easy. They sent a tracking link to my phone, which took the guesswork out of it. I didn’t need to phone anyone or stand outside waiting. The car was clean and the driver was pleasant and friendly throughout the journey.
The car is amazing and the whole experience was amazing. I didn’t catch the driver’s name but he was brilliant. Thank you very much.Read on Tripadvisor →
Within 90 minutes they had organized an entire itinerary, arranged a luxurious vehicle and an excellent driver, John. That level of responsiveness and service was impressive.
A luxurious service from start to finish. An assortment of entertainment & refreshments giving that extra touch.
Very grateful — an excellent service, I recommend it. Reliable, punctual, friendly, great service. (Translated from Spanish)
John thoughtfully stopped at scenic locations so we could photograph the Highlands’ extraordinary beauty rather than simply admire it through the windows.
Came across this company by chance. Booked them for a return journey to Murrayfield Stadium for a concert.
Booked my airport pickup over WhatsApp while I was still out in Thailand, which made the whole thing dead easy.
My friends were having a small wedding in the city centre — I wanted to buy the transport as a gift.
It felt like a genuinely personalized Highland adventure rather than a conventional sightseeing tour. An absolutely memorable day and five stars without hesitation!
A fantastic transfer experience. Our flight arrived later than scheduled but our driver kept everything organised.
After a long flight it was such a relief to have these guys pick me up to save the hassle. Can't recommend them enough.
Constantine Chauffeurs picked me up after a long flight and honestly couldn't have asked for better.
Take the Glasgow Airport Express (bus 500) from outside arrivals into the city centre: about 15–25 minutes, £2 single. From Glasgow Queen Street, ScotRail runs to Leuchars, usually with a change at Edinburgh, in around two hours. From Leuchars, the 99 bus reaches St Andrews in about 10–15 minutes. Allow around three hours door to door, and check connections on the day, especially on Sundays.
Take the same 500 bus into Glasgow, then the Stagecoach X24 coach from Buchanan Bus Station, which runs about hourly straight to St Andrews bus station in around two and a half hours. It’s the lowest fare and only one change, but allow three hours or more door to door, and room for golf bags is limited.
A taxi from the Glasgow Airport rank can take you straight there in about 1 hour 45 minutes, but at this distance expect £180–230 on the meter, and not every driver will want a long run to Fife. The fare isn’t agreed in advance and there’s no guarantee the car will fit a group’s clubs.
The drive is straightforward on the M8, M80 and M9 and over the Kincardine Bridge into Fife. It makes sense if you’re touring several courses. Bear in mind that parking in St Andrews is tight in summer and during championship weeks, and that you’ll be driving on the left after a long flight.
A pre-booked chauffeur collects you from a confirmed pickup point, loads your clubs and luggage, and drives you straight to your hotel or the first tee. The price is agreed in advance (from £340 with Constantine) and your flight is tracked, so a delay doesn’t cost you the car. For two to four golfers sharing, it compares well with a taxi and saves an afternoon of changes.
Travelling light and on a budget? The train via Leuchars works. Bringing clubs, travelling as a group, or chasing a tee time the same day? A direct ride saves hours, and a pre-booked chauffeur adds an agreed price and flight tracking. Touring courses all week? Hire a car.
About 1 hour 45 minutes by road. By public transport, allow around three hours, with changes in Glasgow and at Leuchars or Dundee.
No. Glasgow Airport has no railway station and St Andrews has no station of its own. The nearest station is Leuchars, about 5 miles from town.
From £340 one way in a Mercedes C-Class with Constantine Chauffeurs, agreed in advance, with your flight tracked.
Tell us your flight, how many are travelling and the car you’d like, and we’ll send one clear price.
We’ll quote your Glasgow Airport to St Andrews journey in advance: one agreed price, flight tracked, door to door.
