The average train between Dumbarton and York takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumbarton to York. 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 York. 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 York at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to York. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton station and arriving at York station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Dumbarton to York train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
Dumbarton to York train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at York station.
Book your Dumbarton to York train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumbarton and York is 313.6 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to York via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 19m.