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

The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Falkirk is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Falkirk is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Dumbarton and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumbarton to Falkirk station. However, there are services departing from Barloan Toll and arriving at Grahamston Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Dumbarton and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at Falkirk High via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Dumbarton to Falkirk?

The distance between Dumbarton and Falkirk is 37 miles. The road distance is 35.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £17 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Dumbarton to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Falkirk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Falkirk train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumbarton to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Falkirk is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £17 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Dumbarton to Falkirk bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dumbarton to Falkirk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumbarton to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Falkirk is 36 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Dumbarton to Falkirk.

Where can I stay near Falkirk?

There are 848+ hotels available in Falkirk.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Dumbarton to Falkirk 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 Falkirk Hightrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 13m
£17–89
Drive 35.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumbarton to Falkirkcar 35.6 mi
54 min
£9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barloan Toll to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 914 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
2h 18m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dumbarton to Falkirktaxi 35.6 mi
54 min
£75–95
Train via Falkirk Grahamston
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Glasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston / ...
2h 2m
£17–86
Line 1 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Quay Street to Gallery of Modern Artbus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Glasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston / ...
2h 34m

Dumbarton to Falkirk by train

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Distance: 36.5 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

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

You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Falkirk High via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barloan Toll to Grahamston Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 18m.

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