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

The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Braehead is to drive which costs £2 - £5 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Braehead is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £27 - £33.

Is there a direct bus between Dumbarton and Braehead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Castle Street and arriving at Plean Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

Is there a direct train between Dumbarton and Braehead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at Garscadden. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Dumbarton to Braehead?

The distance between Dumbarton and Braehead is 9 miles. The road distance is 11.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Braehead without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs £5 - £6.

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

The train from Dumbarton Central to Garscadden takes 21 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Braehead bus from?

Dumbarton to Braehead bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Castle Street station.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Braehead train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumbarton to Braehead?

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Braehead is to train which takes 21 min and costs £5 - £6. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus, which costs and takes 41 min.

Where does the Dumbarton to Braehead bus arrive?

Dumbarton to Braehead bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Plean Street station.

Where does the Dumbarton to Braehead train arrive?

Dumbarton to Braehead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Garscadden station.

Can I drive from Dumbarton to Braehead?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Braehead is 12 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Dumbarton to Braehead.

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

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Where can I stay near Braehead?

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Dumbarton to Braehead - 5 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dumbarton to Braehead by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Garscaddentrain Balloch - Larkhall / ...
21 min
£5–6
Drive 11.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumbarton to Braeheadcar 11.5 mi
20 min
£3–5
Line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Castle Street to Plean Streetbus 1
41 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dumbarton to Braeheadtaxi 11.5 mi
20 min
£27–33
Train via Dalmuir
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Dalmuirtrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the train from Dalmuir to Garscaddentrain Dalmuir - Rutherglen / ...
29 min
£5–76

Dumbarton to Braehead by train

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Distance: 9.1 mi
Duration: 21 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Dumbarton Central to Garscadden every 4 hours. Tickets cost £5–6 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, First Greater Glasgow operates a bus from Castle Street to Plean Street every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 41 min.

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