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

The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Dumbarton is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 56 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Dumbarton is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Bathgate and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from St David's House and arriving at Barloan Toll via Bus Terminal and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Bathgate and Dumbarton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bathgate and arriving at Dumbarton Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Bathgate to Dumbarton?

The distance between Bathgate and Dumbarton is 39 miles. The road distance is 41.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bathgate to Dumbarton without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £12 - £29.

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

The train from Bathgate to Dumbarton Central takes 1h 19m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Dumbarton bus from?

Bathgate to Dumbarton bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from St David's House station.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Dumbarton train from?

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

Train or bus from Bathgate to Dumbarton?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Dumbarton is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £12 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £17 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Bathgate to Dumbarton bus arrive?

Bathgate to Dumbarton bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Bathgate to Dumbarton train arrive?

Bathgate to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumbarton Central station.

Can I drive from Bathgate to Dumbarton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Dumbarton is 41 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Bathgate to Dumbarton.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumbarton?

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Bathgate to Dumbarton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Bathgate to Dumbarton by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Dumbarton Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
1h 19m
£12–29
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St David's House to Bus Terminalbus X27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 902
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barloan Tollbus 915 / ...
3h 6m
£11–17
Drive 41 mi
1. Drive from Bathgate to Dumbartoncar 41 mi
56 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bathgate to Dumbartontaxi 41 mi
56 min
£85–110

Bathgate to Dumbarton by train

229Weekly Trains

1h 19mAverage Duration

£12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 39.2 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Bathgate to Dumbarton Central hourly. Tickets cost £12–29 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St David's House to Barloan Toll via Bus Terminal and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 6m.

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