Anstruther travel guide

Anstruther Tourism | Anstruther Guide

You're Going to Love Anstruther

With a population of 3,527, Anstruther is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Anstruther to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Anstruther

Anstruther in February
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Anstruther in February
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Anstruther

Plane

Although Anstruther doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 32 miles from Anstruther. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Anstruther departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Anstruther, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Anstruther to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £9 for a 1h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Anstruther is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 190 miles from Anstruther. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Anstruther, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Anstruther takes 65 miles and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

Although Anstruther doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 32 miles from Anstruther. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Anstruther departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Anstruther, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Anstruther to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £9 for a 1h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Anstruther is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 190 miles from Anstruther. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Anstruther, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Anstruther takes 65 miles and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airlines serving Anstruther

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Anstruther

Average rates range from around £138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £145 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Anstruther

Most booked hotels in Anstruther

The Spindrift Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£139+
The Waterfront
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£74+
Murray Library Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£23+
The Bank
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£125+
Kilconquhar Castle Estate
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£96+
The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£88+

Hiring a car in Anstruther

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Anstruther (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.82. Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Anstruther, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Anstruther (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.82. Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Anstruther, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.