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
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Anstruther in February
Estimated hotel price
£65
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 London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Anstruther, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Anstruther to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 25m 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 129 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 266 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 London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Anstruther, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Anstruther to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 25m 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 129 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 266 km.

Airlines serving Anstruther

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Anstruther

Average rates range from around £147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £148 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)
£142+
The Waterfront
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£80+
Murray Library Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£24+
The Bank
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£125+
Kilconquhar Castle Estate
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£104+
The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£87+

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 £17.77 and £23.69. 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 (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 25% 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 £17.77 and £23.69. 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 (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 25% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.