The nearest station is Leuchars (5 miles away) on the main line from London (King's Cross) - Edinburgh - Aberdeen. St Andrews may be reached by car, taxi or by service bus from Leuchars (2 to 3 buses per hour between 9am and 6pm and less frequently at other times).
The Gateway Building is number 12 on the university map, coordinates E2, it is on the A91 coming from Cupar and Leuchars.
If coming by car simply take a right at the first roundabout and the Gateway is the distinctive round building to your right. You can use its car park or the large free public car park (Petheram Bridge) opposite the building.
If coming by train, take a taxi or bus from the station at Leuchars. The taxi fare is approximately £8. The number
96,
96A,
94,
94A,
99,
99A,
99B and
23A buses go into St. Andrews and there is one roughly every twenty minutes. The single fare is £1.85.
If coming by bus, the bus station is just above the North Haugh. Walk downhill along the taxi rank and follow the path to the right alongside
Petheram Bridge car park. Take the first set of steps on your left, then walk across the car park. The round building almost opposite you is the Gateway.