There are 6 ways to get from Dumbarton to Largs by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain Glasgow Central - Largs
2h 29m£17–86Drive 33.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dumbarton to Largscar 33.9 mi
41 min£9–12Line 1 bus, train
- Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1 / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain Glasgow Central - Largs
2h 47mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Dumbarton to Largstaxi 33.9 mi
41 min£70–90Line 1 bus, bus, line 906 bus
- Take the bus from Quay Street to French Streetbus 1 / ...
- Take the bus from Swindon Street to Bus Stationbus X22
- Take the bus from Bus Station to School Streetbus 901 / ...
3h 13mLine 1 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Quay Street to Marriott Hotelbus 1 / ...
- Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to School Streetbus 901 / ...
3h 13m
Dumbarton to Largs by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Largs is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Largs is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Dumbarton to Largs. However, there are services departing from Quay Street and arriving at School Street via Swindon Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Largs. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at Largs via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Dumbarton and Largs is 58 miles. The road distance is 34.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dumbarton to Largs without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £17 - £90.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Dumbarton to Largs, including transfers.
Dumbarton to Largs bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Quay Street station.
Dumbarton to Largs train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
The best way to get from Dumbarton to Largs is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £17 - £90. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus and line 906 bus, which costs and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Largs, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Largs via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quay Street to School Street via French Street, Swindon Street, and Bus Station in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dumbarton Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £6–8
- 1st Class
- £11–17
Train from Glasgow Central to Largs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Dumbarton Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £55–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £55–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £220–260
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Quay Street to French Street
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Quay Street to Marriott Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- enquiries@mcgillsbuses.co.uk
- Website
- mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Bus from Swindon Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to School Street
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Pavillion Theatre to School Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- £70–90
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Dumbarton to Largs bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at French Street station.
Dumbarton to Largs train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Largs is 34 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Dumbarton to Largs.
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