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

The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Alloa is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Alloa is to drive which takes 1h and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Dumbarton and Alloa?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumbarton to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Quay Street and arriving at Shillinghill via Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station and High Street Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Dumbarton and Alloa?

No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at Alloa via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Dumbarton to Alloa?

The distance between Dumbarton and Alloa is 51 miles. The road distance is 41.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Alloa without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £18 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Dumbarton to Alloa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Alloa bus from?

Dumbarton to Alloa bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Quay Street station.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Alloa train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumbarton to Alloa?

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Alloa is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £18 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 58m.

Where does the Dumbarton to Alloa bus arrive?

Dumbarton to Alloa bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Hielenman's Umbrella station.

Where does the Dumbarton to Alloa train arrive?

Dumbarton to Alloa train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.

Can I drive from Dumbarton to Alloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Alloa is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Dumbarton to Alloa.

Where can I stay near Alloa?

There are 261+ hotels available in Alloa.

Dumbarton to Alloa - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Dumbarton to Alloa 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 Dumbarton Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
1h 45m
£18–87
Drive 41.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumbarton to Alloacar 41.5 mi
1h
£11–15
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Quay Street to Gallery of Modern Artbus 1A / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
2h 21m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dumbarton to Alloataxi 41.5 mi
1h
£85–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
2h 58m

Dumbarton to Alloa by train

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1h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 50.9 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Alloa via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quay Street to Shillinghill via Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 2h 58m.

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