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How to get from Bathgate to Ayton by bus and train?

From Bathgate to Ayton by bus and train

To get from Bathgate to Ayton in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Bathgate station to Edinburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 253 bus from Railway Station, Dunbar station to Old Town Ayton, Ayton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 253253
Leaves from Bathgate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bathgate
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Newcastle
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dunbar
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Dunbar
    ID 627010010063
    250 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 253253
    Wait for bus
    253
    Berwick-Upon-Tweed
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Old Town Ayton, Ayton
    Ride to bus station
    Old Town Ayton, Ayton
    ID 69001726
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bathgate to Ayton by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, 26 and 253

To get from Bathgate to Ayton in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Bathgate station to Haymarket station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 26 bus and finally take the 253 bus from Marionville Road, Abbeyhill station to Old Town Ayton, Ayton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min.

183min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 2626
Bus - 253253
Leaves from Bathgate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bathgate
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haymarket Station, Haymarket
    ID 6200202930
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Seton Sands
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marionville Road, Abbeyhill
    ID 6200207950
    20 min
  • 7
    Bus - 253253
    Wait for bus
    253
    Berwick-Upon-Tweed
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Old Town Ayton, Ayton
    Ride to bus station
    Old Town Ayton, Ayton
    ID 69001726
    120 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bathgate to Ayton

The distance between Bathgate, Scotland and Ayton, Scotland is approximately 113.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bathgate to Ayton 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 Bathgate

Bathgate is located at Bathgate, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bathgate.

Bus stations close to Bathgate:

  • Bathgate
  • Rail Station, Bathgate
  • Gordon Avenue, Bathgate

Public transport stations close to Ayton, Scotland

Ayton is located at Ayton, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Red Lion House, Ayton.

Bus stations close to Ayton:

  • Red Lion House, Ayton
  • Old Town Ayton, Ayton
  • Beanburn Ayton, Ayton

Alternative route from Bathgate to Ayton by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, 26 and 253

To get from Bathgate to Ayton in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Bathgate station to Haymarket station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 26 bus and finally take the 253 bus from Marionville Road, Abbeyhill station to Old Town Ayton, Ayton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min.

183min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 2626
Bus - 253253
Leaves from Bathgate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bathgate
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haymarket Station, Haymarket
    ID 6200202930
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Seton Sands
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marionville Road, Abbeyhill
    ID 6200207950
    20 min
  • 7
    Bus - 253253
    Wait for bus
    253
    Berwick-Upon-Tweed
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Old Town Ayton, Ayton
    Ride to bus station
    Old Town Ayton, Ayton
    ID 69001726
    120 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bathgate to Ayton?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 253.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bathgate to Ayton?

    The alternative route takes 183 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 26, Bus line 253.

  • Is there a direct train between Bathgate and Ayton in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bathgate to Ayton in Scotland?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Bathgate to Ayton in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Bathgate and Ayton in Scotland by train and bus is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bathgate to get to Ayton in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Edinburgh station near Bathgate in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bathgate and Ayton in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Edinburgh stop, which is closest to Ayton in Scotland.

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