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How to get from Edinburgh to Anstruther by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Anstruther in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Leven station. Next, take the 95 bus from Bus Station, Leven station to Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 9595
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Leven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leven
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Leven
    ID 6500K1501
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    St Andrews
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther
    Ride to bus station
    Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther
    ID 6500N0344
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Edinburgh to Anstruther in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X54 bus from Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh station to Woodside Inn, Woodside station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 44A bus and finally take the 95 bus from Bus Station, Leven station to Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X54X54
Bus - 44A44A
Bus - 9595
Leaves from Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243420
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - X54X54
    Wait for bus
    X54
    Dundee City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodside Inn, Woodside
    ID 6500K0778
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodside Inn, Woodside
    ID 6500K0779
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44A44A
    Wait for bus
    44A
    Leven
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Leven
    ID 6500K9951
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Leven
    ID 6500K1501
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    St Andrews
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther
    Ride to bus station
    Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther
    ID 6500N0344
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Anstruther

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Anstruther, Scotland is approximately 51.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Anstruther by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Anstruther, Scotland

Anstruther is located at Anstruther, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waid Academy, Anstruther.

Bus stations close to Anstruther:

  • Waid Academy, Anstruther
  • Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther
  • Waid Community Campus, Anstruther

By bus

To get from Edinburgh to Anstruther in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X54 bus from Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh station to Woodside Inn, Woodside station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 44A bus and finally take the 95 bus from Bus Station, Leven station to Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X54X54
Bus - 44A44A
Bus - 9595
Leaves from Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243420
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - X54X54
    Wait for bus
    X54
    Dundee City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodside Inn, Woodside
    ID 6500K0778
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodside Inn, Woodside
    ID 6500K0779
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44A44A
    Wait for bus
    44A
    Leven
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Leven
    ID 6500K9951
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Leven
    ID 6500K1501
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    St Andrews
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther
    Ride to bus station
    Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther
    ID 6500N0344
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Anstruther?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 95.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Anstruther?

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line X54, Bus line 44A, Bus line 95.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Anstruther?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Anstruther?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Leven station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Leven station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Leven station near Anstruther in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Anstruther by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Anstruther in Scotland by train and bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Anstruther?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Leven station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Anstruther?

    Get off the train at the Leven stop, which is closest to Anstruther in Scotland.

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