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
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Anstruther in February
Estimated hotel price
£64
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 51 km 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 £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £26 for a 3h 29m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Anstruther is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 306 km 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 95 km and will cost you around £11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

Although Anstruther doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 51 km 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 £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £26 for a 3h 29m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Anstruther is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 306 km 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 95 km and will cost you around £11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 249 km.

Airlines serving Anstruther

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Anstruther

Average rates range from around £153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £150 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)
£144+
The Waterfront
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£80+
Murray Library Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£26+
The Bank
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£126+
Kilconquhar Castle Estate
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£107+
The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£86+

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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Anstruther is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Anstruther is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.