The average bus between Aberdeen and Dumbarton takes 5h 18m and the fastest bus takes 4h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Dumbarton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Aberdeen and Dumbarton. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Dumbarton at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Dumbarton station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Aberdeen to Dumbarton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Dumbarton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
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The distance between Aberdeen and Dumbarton is 201.9 km. The road distance is 260 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 3h 25m.