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

From Helensburgh to Ayton by bus and train

To get from Helensburgh to Ayton in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Helensburgh Central 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 3 hr 40 min.

220min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 253253
Leaves from Helensburgh Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Helensburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    118 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Berwick-Upon-Tweed
  • 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 Helensburgh to Ayton by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, 26 and 253

To get from Helensburgh to Ayton in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Helensburgh Central 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 4 hr 40 min.

280min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 2626
Bus - 253253
Leaves from Helensburgh Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Helensburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    125 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
    Tranent
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marionville Road, Abbeyhill
    ID 6200207950
    19 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 Helensburgh to Ayton

The distance between Helensburgh, Scotland and Ayton, Scotland is approximately 191.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 220 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Helensburgh 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 Helensburgh

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

Train stations close to Helensburgh:

  • Helensburgh Upper

Bus stations close to Helensburgh:

  • Helensburgh Central
  • Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh
  • Lomond Street, Helensburgh

Public transport stations close to Ayton, Scotland

Ayton is located at Ayton, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Lawfield Drive, Ayton.

Bus stations close to Ayton:

  • Lawfield Drive, Ayton
  • Red Lion House, Ayton
  • Old Town Ayton, Ayton

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

To get from Helensburgh to Ayton in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Helensburgh Central 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 4 hr 40 min.

280min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 2626
Bus - 253253
Leaves from Helensburgh Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Helensburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    125 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
    Tranent
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marionville Road, Abbeyhill
    ID 6200207950
    19 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 Helensburgh to Ayton?

    The fastest way takes 220 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 253.

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

    The alternative route takes 280 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 26, Bus line 253.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 40 min.

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

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Edinburgh station near Helensburgh 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 Helensburgh to Ayton in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Helensburgh and Ayton in Scotland by train and bus is about 3 hr 40 min.

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

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

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

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