By train - 1.5hrs from Edinburgh:

The closest train station to St. Andrews is Leuchars, with direct trains running from Edinburgh. There is a taxi rank and a bus stop at the station to get to St. Andrews. It is a 10 minute taxi ride or a 25 minute bus ride.

By car - 1.25hrs from Edinburgh, 1.5hrs from Glasgow

By foot - Start in Geneva, walk 500 miles, walk 500 more. There might be a swim in the middle as well.

Getting out - there are heavy road works on the road leaving St. Andrews to Leuchars, leave plenty of time if leaving to catch a train or plane.