St Andrew’s day trip

Posted by jannypanny (Indiana) on 02/25/26 02:33 PM

We are have looked at the Rabbie’s day trip to Fife/St Andrew’s, but also thinking about taking the train (and then the city bus) to St A on our own for more flexibility. We will be going on a Sunday in mid-September, and are wondering if anyone has a good walking route from the bus station that maximizes our time. We would like to see parts of the old course (I hear there is a worthwhile golf Museum also.) We would like to play the Himalayas course, see the University, the beach and as it is Sunday, find a nice spot for Sunday Roast. Other suggestions are welcome.

I have been doing sooo much research (three country trip) that I have planning fatigue and just want to “rely on the kindness of strangers.” Thanks for any help.

Posted by NWValerie

Pacific Northwest

02/25/26 02:48 PM

2917 posts

I did this with Rabbie’s last year and really enjoyed the day. But you don’t get near enough time at St Andrew’s to do everything on your list. We had about 3 hours there - we checked out the golf course views, shopped the gift shop, strolled up and down the main shopping street and grabbed a snack, and then went to the University bookstore for a sweatshirt. There wasn’t time for more than that.

Posted by jannypanny OP

Indiana

02/25/26 02:59 PM

71 posts

That was my suspicion/fear. Good to know, and I think makes my decision to do it on our own. Looking for everyone’s best tips!

Posted by Frank II

Freedonia

02/25/26 03:23 PM

18568 posts

It's simple to do on you own.

If coming from Edinburgh, take the train to Leuchars. From just outside the station, get the #99 bus to St. Andrews. (Make sure it's the one headed to St. Andrews and not the one headed back to Dundee.)

The closest stop to the Himalayan Putting Green is "Grannie Clark's Wynd." It only a few minutes walk from there. Make sure you make reservations way ahead of time for a tee time. (If you go to the bus station, it will add about five minutes to the walk.)

St. Andrews is not that big and you can easily see most things in a few hours. Most of the golf related places are near the Old Course. From there walk east and follow the road south for most sights. The University is all over the town.

Sunday will be busy so trying to find a place for a Sunday Roast will be tough. It might be best to make a reservation. (I've never had a Sunday Roast there so I can't recommend a place.)

Posted by Pat

San Diego, California

02/25/26 03:25 PM

6878 posts

I believe St Andrew's is closed on Sundays and there are many local guides offering colorful walking tours of the course. We did this precovid, so I don't have current info. I'm a golfer, and I can't imagine playing that course with all the coastal conditions. It was fun walking the course and hearing the stories. The golf museum was also well done. Have a great trip!