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Train There is no train station in St Andrews itself, but you can take a train from Edin-
burgh (grab a seat on the right-hand side of the carriage for great firth views) to Leuchars
(£12.60, one hour, hourly), 5 miles to the northwest. From here, buses leave regularly for
St Andrews.
Getting Around
To order a cab, call Golf City Taxis ( 01334-477788) . A taxi between Leuchars train
station and the town centre costs around £12.
Spokes Offline map Google map ( 01334-477835; www.spokescycles.com ; 37 South St;
per half-/full day/week £8.50/13.50/60; 9am-5.30pm Mon-Sat) hires out mountain
bikes.
East Neuk
This charming stretch of coast runs south from St Andrews to the point at Fife Ness, then
west to Leven. Neuk is an old Scots word for corner, and it's certainly an appealing nook
of the country to investigate, with picturesque fishing villages and pretty coastal walks;
the Fife Coastal Path's most scenic stretches are in this area. It's easily visited from St
Andrews, but also makes a very pleasant place to stay.