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

From Edinburgh to Anstruther 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 15 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Anstruther on the Moovit app.

135min
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
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Leven
    ID 6500K1501
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Anstruther
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther
    Ride to bus station
    Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther
    ID 6500N0344
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Anstruther by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and X61

To get from Edinburgh to Anstruther in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Leven station. Next, take the X61 bus from Bus Station, Leven station to Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Anstruther on the Moovit app.

158min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X61X61
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
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Leven
    ID 6500K1502
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - X61X61
    Wait for bus
    X61
    St Andrews
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther
    Ride to bus station
    Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther
    ID 6500N0344
    34 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 87.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 135 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Edinburgh to Anstruther

To check the bus and train schedule from Edinburgh to Anstruther using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edinburgh) and destination (Anstruther), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Anstruther by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and X61

To get from Edinburgh to Anstruther in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Leven station. Next, take the X61 bus from Bus Station, Leven station to Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Anstruther on the Moovit app.

158min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X61X61
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
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Leven
    ID 6500K1502
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - X61X61
    Wait for bus
    X61
    St Andrews
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther
    Ride to bus station
    Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther
    ID 6500N0344
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 95.

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

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X61.

  • 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 15 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 15 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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