How to get from George Square, Glasgow to Ayton by bus and train?

From George Square, Glasgow to Ayton by bus and train

To get from George Square, Glasgow to Ayton in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street 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 58 min.

178min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 253253
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    50 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
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Public transport directions from George Square, Glasgow to Ayton

The distance between George Square, Glasgow, Scotland and Ayton, Scotland is approximately 163.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from George Square, Glasgow 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 George Square, Glasgow

George Square, Glasgow is located at George Square, Glasgow, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Dundas Street, Glasgow.

Train stations close to George Square, Glasgow:

  • Glasgow Queen Street
  • Glasgow Central
  • Argyle Street

Bus stations close to George Square, Glasgow:

  • Dundas Street, Glasgow
  • Queen St, Glasgow
  • Cathedral Street, Glasgow

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
  • Lawfield Drive, Ayton
  • Old Town Ayton, Ayton

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from George Square, Glasgow to Ayton?

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 253.

  • Is there a direct train between George Square, Glasgow 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 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from George Square, Glasgow to Ayton in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near George Square, Glasgow 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 George Square, Glasgow to Ayton in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between George Square, Glasgow and Ayton in Scotland by train and bus is about 2 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near George Square, Glasgow to get to Ayton in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near George Square, Glasgow in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between George Square, Glasgow and Ayton in Scotland?

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