The average train between Dumbarton and Paisley takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Dumbarton to Paisley. 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 every 20 minutes between Dumbarton and Paisley. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumbarton is at 6:17 PM which arrives into Paisley at 7:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Hyndland and take an average of 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


53 min • 2 changes


1h 7m • 2 changes


51 min • 2 changes


1h 7m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton station and arriving at Paisley station via Hyndland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Dumbarton to Paisley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
Dumbarton to Paisley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.
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The distance between Dumbarton and Paisley is 15.2 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Paisley Gilmour Street via Hyndland, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 1h 1m.