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

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

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 Quay Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Waterloo Lane and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

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 62 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 via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 1h 44m and costs £19 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Dumbarton to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Leith bus from?

Dumbarton to Leith bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Quay Street 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 via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 1h 44m and costs £19 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Dumbarton to Leith bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dumbarton to Leith train arrive?

Dumbarton to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level 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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Dumbarton to Leith - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dumbarton to Leith 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 44m
£19–109
Drive 61.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumbarton to Leithcar 61.7 mi
1h 24m
£16–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
2h 45m
Train
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
1h 49m
£16–80

Dumbarton to Leith by train

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Distance: 61.8 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Leith, 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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quay Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 45m.

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