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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Dumbarton is to drive and car ferry which costs £75 - £120 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Dumbarton is to fly and train which takes 4h 30m and costs £30 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Custom House Quay and arriving at Riverside Lane via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and St Enoch subway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Dublin to Dumbarton?

The distance between Dublin and Dumbarton is 217 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Dumbarton without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Dublin to Dumbarton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Dumbarton bus from?

Dublin to Dumbarton bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Custom House Quay station.

Where does the Dublin to Dumbarton bus arrive?

Dublin to Dumbarton bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Glengall Street station.

Where can I stay near Dumbarton?

There are 1543+ hotels available in Dumbarton.

Dublin to Dumbarton - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Dublin to Dumbarton by plane, train, busferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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

Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Dumbarton Centraltrain
4h 30m
£34–185
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain Rail
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
10h 8m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
11h 2m
£63–158
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Dumbartoncar
6h 2m
£77–117
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dumbarton Centraltrain
5h 40m
£56–175
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
6h 8m
£50–196
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
5h 40m
£53–227
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dumbarton Centraltrain
6h 50m
£66–177
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dumbarton Centraltrain
7h 18m
£68–146
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Custom House Quay to Glengall Streetbus 785
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
11h
Bus, bus and ferry via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
11h 33m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dublin to Dumbarton.

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Distance: 215.5 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Dumbarton. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Renfield Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, then take the train to Dumbarton Central. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Dumbarton Central via Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 10h 8m.

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