The average train between Edinburgh and Dumbarton takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. 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 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Dumbarton at 12:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Dumbarton station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
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.
Book your Edinburgh to Dumbarton train tickets online with ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Edinburgh and Dumbarton is 85.6 km. The road distance is 93 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dumbarton Central hourly. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.
