What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Dumbarton?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Dumbarton is to bus which costs £15 - £23 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Dumbarton?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Dumbarton is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Riverside Lane via St Enoch subway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Dumbarton Central via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Dumbarton?

The distance between Aberdeen and Dumbarton is 168 miles. The road distance is 146.5 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Dumbarton without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Dumbarton without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £30 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Dumbarton?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Aberdeen to Dumbarton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Dumbarton bus from?

Aberdeen to Dumbarton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Dumbarton train from?

Aberdeen to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train, bus or fly from Aberdeen to Dumbarton?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Dumbarton is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £30 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Buchanan Bus Station, which costs and takes 4h 44m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £240 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Dumbarton bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Dumbarton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Dumbarton train arrive?

Aberdeen to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Dumbarton?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Dumbarton is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Aberdeen to Dumbarton.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdeen to Dumbarton?

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Where can I stay near Dumbarton?

There are 1570+ hotels available in Dumbarton.

Aberdeen to Dumbarton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Dumbarton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 26m
£33–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus Uk091
5h 18m
£15–22
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Riverside Lanebus 1 / ...
4h 44m
Drive 145.6 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Dumbartoncar 145.6 mi
2h 42m
£36–52
Fly
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ABZ - GLA
6h 13m
£77–240

Aberdeen to Dumbarton by train

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3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 167.2 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street hourly. Tickets cost £26–85 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Riverside Lane via Buchanan Bus Station and St Enoch subway in around 4h 44m.

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