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How to get from Glasgow Central to Ayton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Glasgow Central to Ayton in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow 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 Royal Bank House, Ayton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 253253
Leaves from Glasgow Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Glasgow Central
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    62 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Newcastle
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dunbar
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Dunbar
    ID 627010010063
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 253253
    Wait for bus
    253
    Berwick-Upon-Tweed
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Royal Bank House, Ayton
    Ride to bus station
    Royal Bank House, Ayton
    ID 69001726
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow Central to Ayton

The distance between Glasgow Central, Scotland and Ayton, Scotland is approximately 98.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow Central 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 Glasgow Central

Glasgow Central is located at Glasgow Central, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Glasgow Central:

  • Glasgow Queen Street
  • Argyle Street

Bus stations close to Glasgow Central:

  • Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow
  • Central Station, Glasgow
  • Bothwell Street, Glasgow

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
  • Peelwalls Entrance, Ayton

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow Central 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 Glasgow Central and Ayton?

    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 Glasgow Central to Ayton?

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

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

  • Where do I get on the train near Glasgow Central to get to Ayton?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Edinburgh station near Glasgow Central in Glasgow.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Glasgow Central and Ayton?

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

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