Moving to St Andrews

This section is filled with information about the town that should be useful to you in moving here. You can find out about accommodation, travel and the services available within the town. There’s also useful information for moving here to help make the process as easy as possible.

Arriving by car

1. From south
   Cross the Forth Road Bridge (A90) and proceed north along M90 to Junction 2a. Follow the A92 until just before Cupar, then join the A91 to St Andrews. Alternatively, take M90 to junction 8, then A91 to St Andrews.
2. From south-west
   Either go east along the M8 to the Forth Road Bridge and then by route (a), or by Kincardine Bridge and A977 towards Kinross, joining M90 at Junction 6 and exiting at Junction 8, then by A91 to St Andrews.
3. From north-west
   Leave Perth on the M90 then by the A913 to Cupar and St Andrews.
4. From north via Dundee
   Cross the Tay Road Bridge on the A92 and after 1 mile via the A919 to Leuchars, and then A91 to St Andrews.

Alternatively, you can plan your route to St Andrews here: http://rp.rac.co.uk/routeplanner

Arriving by train

The closest railway station to St Andrews is Leuchars. It is approximately 6 miles from St Andrews, and there is a connecting bus service to the town (as well as a taxi rank just outside the station).

You can plan your rail journey here: www.networkrail.co.uk

Arriving by bus

Stagecoach is the local bus operator and the St Andrew’s bus station is in the centre of town, only a short walk from most University buildings.

Local bus timetables can be found here: http://www.stagecoachbus.com/timetables.aspx?serviceid=&locationId=156&from=&to=&locval=174