The average train between Edinburgh and Dumbarton takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is an hourly train service 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 hourly between Edinburgh and Dumbarton. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Dumbarton at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. 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 45m.
Edinburgh to Dumbarton train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Dumbarton train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, 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 in around 1h 38m.
