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

The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Dunfermline is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Dunfermline is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Dumbarton and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumbarton to Dunfermline station. However, there are services departing from Quay Street and arriving at Bus Station via Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Dumbarton and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Dumbarton to Dunfermline?

The distance between Dumbarton and Dunfermline is 56 miles. The road distance is 50.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Dunfermline without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 13m and costs £12 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Dumbarton to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Dunfermline bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Dunfermline train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumbarton to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Dunfermline is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 2h 44m and costs £24 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Dumbarton to Dunfermline bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dumbarton to Dunfermline train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumbarton to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Dunfermline is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Dumbarton to Dunfermline.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

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Dumbarton to Dunfermline - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Dumbarton to Dunfermline by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
2h 13m
£12–85
Train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dunfermline Towntrain
2h 44m
£24–102
Drive 50.2 mi
1. Drive from Dumbarton to Dunfermlinecar 50.2 mi
1h 11m
£13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dumbarton to Dunfermlinetaxi 50.2 mi
1h 11m
£100–130
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 44m
Train
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Haymarkettrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dunfermline Towntrain Edinburgh - Cowdenbeath / ...
2h 49m
£23–47

Dumbarton to Dunfermline by train, foot, and bus

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2h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 55.5 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

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

You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Dunfermline Town via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quay Street to Bus Station via Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, and North Approach Road in around 2h 44m.

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