A private car and driver between Edinburgh Airport and St Andrews — around 47 miles, typically 70–90 minutes — with space for golf bags and luggage, and vehicles for solo travellers through to groups of eight.
Built for golf trips and airport connections, not just one taxi ride.
St Andrews visitors are often planning more than a single journey — an airport collection, a hotel transfer, and time on the course. We price each journey clearly so you know what your trip will cost.
24/7, every day
Early tee times and late arrivals are routine — we operate every day of the year, not just office hours.
Flight tracking included
Give us your flight number and our team monitors it at no extra cost, with a waiting allowance after landing.
Saloon to 8-seater
Solo golfer, a foursome with bags, or a group of eight — tell us your party and we confirm the right vehicle.
Fixed price, agreed first
Your fare is calculated before you book and saved with your booking — no meter, no surprises on arrival.
The route
Edinburgh Airport to St Andrews is around 47 miles by road, typically 70–90 minutes depending on traffic, roadworks and time of day. Most journeys run via the M90, the Queensferry Crossing and the A91 into St Andrews. We price both directions — Edinburgh Airport to St Andrews, and St Andrews to Edinburgh Airport — as a real, distance-based fare, not a flat estimate.
For US and international visitors: this is a private car service / private ground transportation, not a shared shuttle — one driver, one vehicle, for your party only.
Terminal or airport hotel
Terminal collection or drop-off — a £8.50 Edinburgh Airport access charge applies per qualifying terminal leg, included in your quote
Airport hotel pickup or drop-off — no terminal access charge applies
Optional Meet & Greet (£25) for terminal collections, driver waiting in the arrivals hall with a name board
Every journey is an independent private hire booking with ScotAir Transfers, operated by Corporate Taxis Dunfermline Ltd
Golf transport
More than one journey — plan your whole golf trip.
A St Andrews golf visit is rarely a single taxi ride: an airport collection, a hotel transfer, time between courses, and a return flight. Tell us your itinerary and we will confirm what can be priced instantly online and what needs a fixed quote.
A typical golf-trip pattern
Edinburgh Airport → your St Andrews hotel, then transfers to St Andrews Links, Kingsbarns, Carnoustie or another Fife course during your stay, then back to Edinburgh Airport for your departure flight. Each leg is booked and priced as a real journey — we do not charge for a package we have not actually confirmed.
Golf bags and luggage
Tell us your passenger count, suitcases and golf travel bags when you book. We are confirming exact golf-bag capacity for each vehicle class — if your group has more than a couple of bags between you, contact us before booking so we can confirm the right vehicle rather than guess.
Courses within a realistic private-transfer distance of St Andrews include St Andrews Links (Old Course, New Course, Jubilee, Castle and Duke's), Kingsbarns, Carnoustie, Crail, Elie and Gleneagles. ScotAir Transfers is an independent private transport provider — we are not affiliated with St Andrews Links Trust, The R&A, any golf club, or any golf tour operator.
FAQs
Edinburgh Airport to St Andrews questions.
How far is St Andrews from Edinburgh Airport, and how long does the transfer take?
By road it is around 47 miles, typically 70–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Your exact price and route are confirmed against your real pickup and drop-off address before you book — this is a guide, not a fixed figure.
Can you collect us from Edinburgh Airport with golf clubs?
Yes. Tell us your passenger count, suitcases and golf travel bags when you book and we will confirm the right vehicle for your group. We are working through exact golf-bag capacities for each vehicle class — if you are not sure what will fit, contact us before booking and we will confirm.
Can you take a group of four golfers and their golf bags?
Our 6-seater and 8-seater vehicles are built for groups with extra luggage. Give us your exact passenger and bag count in the booking notes or by contacting us first, and we will confirm the right vehicle before you pay.
Can we book transport between St Andrews and other golf courses, not just the airport run?
Yes — a St Andrews golf trip is rarely just one journey. We can price a St Andrews hotel to a nearby course, or you can request a quote covering several journeys across your stay (for example Edinburgh Airport, your hotel, and one or more courses). Contact us with your itinerary and we will confirm what can be priced instantly and what needs a fixed quote.
Do you cover other Fife golf courses near St Andrews, such as Kingsbarns or Carnoustie?
Yes. Kingsbarns, Carnoustie, Crail, Elie and other Fife courses are all within a realistic private-transfer distance of St Andrews and Edinburgh Airport. Request a quote with your exact addresses and dates and we will confirm the fare.
Is flight tracking included for our St Andrews collection?
Yes, at no extra cost. Give us your flight number and our team monitors it, so your driver is timed to your actual landing rather than your original schedule. A waiting allowance after landing is included with every airport collection.
What is the Edinburgh Airport terminal charge, and does it apply to our St Andrews transfer?
Edinburgh Airport applies an access charge for pre-booked pickups and drop-offs at the terminal, which we pass on at £8.50 per qualifying terminal leg — this is included in your quote, never added afterwards. If you are collected from an airport hotel instead of the terminal, this charge does not apply.
Do you offer Meet & Greet for St Andrews arrivals?
Yes, as an optional extra (£25) for a terminal collection — your driver waits inside the arrivals hall with a name board rather than at the roadside. It is not available for airport hotel pickups or for drop-offs.
Can we book a return journey back to Edinburgh Airport?
Yes. Your outbound and return legs are priced and confirmed independently, so you can book both at once or add the return closer to your departure date.
Do you operate early morning and late-night transfers?
Yes, every day of the year. St Andrews golf trips often mean an early tee time or a late arrival, and both are routine for us — book online and we will confirm the exact pickup time.
Plan your Edinburgh Airport to St Andrews transfer
Get an instant price for a single journey, or request a quote if your trip covers the airport, your hotel and one or more golf courses.