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

From Glenrothes to Ayton by bus and train

To get from Glenrothes to Ayton in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X59 bus from Bus Station, Glenrothes station to Princes Street (Scott Mon.), 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 3 hr 2 min.

182min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X59X59
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 253253
Leaves from Bus Station, Glenrothes

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Glenrothes
    ID 6500K1206
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - X59X59
    Wait for bus
    X59
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh
    ID 6200206469
    68 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Edinburgh
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Newcastle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dunbar
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Dunbar
    ID 627010010063
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 253253
    Wait for bus
    253
    Berwick-Upon-Tweed
  • 9
    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
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Public transport directions from Glenrothes to Ayton

The distance between Glenrothes, Scotland and Ayton, Scotland is approximately 135.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 182 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glenrothes 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 Glenrothes

Glenrothes is located at Glenrothes, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is St Columba's Church, Auchmuty.

Bus stations close to Glenrothes:

  • St Columba's Church, Auchmuty
  • Rothesay House, Glenrothes
  • Buchanan Road, Auchmuty

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

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Bus line X59, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 253.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glenrothes and Ayton in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glenrothes to Ayton in Scotland?

    The X59 bus line goes from Bus Station, Glenrothes station near Glenrothes to Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Edinburgh station near Ayton in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Glenrothes and Ayton in Scotland by bus and train is about 3 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Glenrothes to get to Ayton in Scotland?

    Get on the X59 bus from the Bus Station, Glenrothes stop near Glenrothes in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Glenrothes and Ayton in Scotland?

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