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

The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £9 - £17 and takes 2h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Dumbarton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumbarton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Barloan Toll and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Dumbarton and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Dumbarton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dumbarton and Edinburgh is 62 miles. The road distance is 60.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 1h 43m and costs £23 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Dumbarton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Edinburgh bus from?

Dumbarton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Barloan Toll station.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumbarton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Edinburgh is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 1h 43m and costs £23 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £17 and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the Dumbarton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Dumbarton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dumbarton to Edinburgh train arrive?

Dumbarton to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Dumbarton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Edinburgh is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Dumbarton to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

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

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Train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 43m
£23–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barloan Toll to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 914 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
2h 1m
£10–16
Drive 60.3 mi
1. Drive from Dumbarton to Edinburghcar 60.3 mi
1h 18m
£15–22
Train
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
1h 49m
£24–80

Dumbarton to Edinburgh by train

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1h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 61.8 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barloan Toll to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 1m.

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