Dumbarton to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumbarton and Edinburgh takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dumbarton to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 39m
Duration: 62 mi
Distance: £31
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level

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Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh

1h 43m

£23–52

Dumbarton to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Dumbarton and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumbarton is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

7:10 PM → 8:36 PM
1h 25m • 1 change
7:17 PM → 9:04 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
7:47 PM → 9:32 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
8:26 PM → 10:03 PM
1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

8:10 AM → 9:52 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 10:22 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 10:53 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 11:17 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

6:10 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 8:05 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
7:09 AM → 8:37 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
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