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Day trip from Edinburgh
St Andrews
The home of golf by the sea
Around 1 hour 30 minutes by train and bus
Why visit
A historic university town on the Fife coast with cathedral ruins, a clifftop castle, sandy West Sands beach and the famous Old Course.
Top things to see
- St Andrews Cathedral
- The Old Course & West Sands
- St Andrews Castle
Suggested one-day plan
Morning
Travel from Edinburgh to St Andrews and start with St Andrews Cathedral.
Midday
Stop for lunch in St Andrews; a local café or pub is an easy choice.
Afternoon
Visit The Old Course & West Sands and St Andrews Castle, depending on opening times.
Evening
Return to Edinburgh; check the last train or bus before setting out.
Getting there from Edinburgh
Take a train to Leuchars, then a short bus or taxi into town; direct coaches also run from Edinburgh.
Recommended time needed
A full day.
Good to know
- The Old Course is closed to play on Sundays, when you can walk it.
- Pack a windproof layer for the beach.