The average bus between Belfast and Dumbarton takes 7h 45m and the fastest bus takes 7h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Belfast 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 3 times a day between Belfast and Dumbarton. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 2:20 PM which arrives into Dumbarton at 10:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Dumbarton station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
Belfast to Dumbarton bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.
Belfast to Dumbarton bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Waterloo Lane station.
The distance between Belfast and Dumbarton is 172.7 km. The road distance is 266 km.
There is no direct connection from Belfast to Dumbarton. However, you can take the vehicle to Ayr, walk to Ayr Bus Station, take the bus to Waterloo Lane, walk to St Enoch subway, then take the line 1 bus to Risk Street.