The average train between Edinburgh and Dumbarton takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Edinburgh and Dumbarton. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Dumbarton at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Dumbarton station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Edinburgh to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumbarton Central station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Dumbarton is 85.6 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dumbarton Central via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 1h 38m.
