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

From Dundee to Ayton by bus and train

To get from Dundee to Ayton in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Dundee 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 51 min.

171min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 253253
Leaves from Dundee

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dundee
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    68 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 Dundee to Ayton by bus and train via LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, 900 and 253

To get from Dundee to Ayton in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from Dundee station to Haymarket station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 900 bus and finally take the 253 bus from Bus Station, Edinburgh station to Old Town Ayton, Ayton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min.

237min
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 900900
Bus - 253253
Leaves from Dundee

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dundee
  • 2
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    London Kings Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haymarket Station, Haymarket
    ID 6200202930
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Edinburgh
    ID 6200600746
    20 m • 1 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
    124 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dundee to Ayton

The distance between Dundee, Scotland and Ayton, Scotland is approximately 178.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dundee 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 Dundee

Dundee is located at Dundee, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Science Centre, Dundee City Centre.

Bus stations close to Dundee:

  • Science Centre, Dundee City Centre
  • Railway Station, Dundee City Centre
  • Malmaison, Dundee City Centre

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Dundee to Ayton by bus and train via LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, 900 and 253

To get from Dundee to Ayton in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from Dundee station to Haymarket station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 900 bus and finally take the 253 bus from Bus Station, Edinburgh station to Old Town Ayton, Ayton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min.

237min
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 900900
Bus - 253253
Leaves from Dundee

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dundee
  • 2
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    London Kings Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haymarket Station, Haymarket
    ID 6200202930
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Edinburgh
    ID 6200600746
    20 m • 1 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
    124 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 253.

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

    The alternative route takes 237 minutes, using Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 900, Bus line 253.

  • Is there a direct train between Dundee and Ayton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dundee to Ayton?

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

    The total travel time between Dundee in Dundee and Ayton in Scotland by train and bus is about 2 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Edinburgh station near Dundee in Dundee.

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

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