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

The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Leith is to bus which costs £9 - £30 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Leith is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Dumbarton and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumbarton to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Barloan Toll and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Dumbarton and Leith?

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 Leith?

The distance between Dumbarton and Leith is 58 miles. The road distance is 62 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Leith without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £11 - £45.

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

The train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h 49m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Leith bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Leith train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumbarton to Leith?

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Leith is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £11 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £30 and takes 2h 7m.

Where does the Dumbarton to Leith bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dumbarton to Leith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumbarton to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Leith is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Dumbarton to Leith.

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

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Where can I stay near Leith?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
1h 49m
£11–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barloan Toll to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
2h 7m
£10–30
Drive 61.7 mi
1. Drive from Dumbarton to Leithcar 61.7 mi
1h 24m
£16–22
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gogarburn A8bus 900
3. Take the tram from Gogarburn to Foot of the Walktram T50
3h 5m
£18–29

Dumbarton to Leith by train

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Distance: 57.6 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barloan Toll to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 7m.

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