The average train between Dumbarton and Edinburgh takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly between Dumbarton and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumbarton is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:58 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dumbarton station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 47m.
Dumbarton to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
Dumbarton to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Dumbarton to Edinburgh train tickets online with ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Dumbarton and Edinburgh is 85.6 km. The road distance is 93 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.
