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

The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Kilmarnock is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Dumbarton and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumbarton to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Quay Street and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via West Regent Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Dumbarton and Kilmarnock?

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

How far is it from Dumbarton to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Dumbarton and Kilmarnock is 38 miles. The road distance is 33 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Kilmarnock without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 32m and costs £10 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Dumbarton to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Kilmarnock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Kilmarnock train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumbarton to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £15 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the Dumbarton to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dumbarton to Kilmarnock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumbarton to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Kilmarnock is 33 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Dumbarton to Kilmarnock.

Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 508+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Dumbarton to Kilmarnock 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 West Regent Lane to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
1h 32m
£10–80
Drive 32.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumbarton to Kilmarnockcar 32.9 mi
43 min
£8–12
Train
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
2h 2m
£15–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
2. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
2h 2m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dumbarton to Kilmarnocktaxi 32.9 mi
43 min
£70–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
2h 24m

Dumbarton to Kilmarnock by train and foot

216Weekly Services

2h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 37.5 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

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

You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quay Street to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Hielenman's Umbrella and West Regent Lane in around 2h 2m.

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