There are 4 ways to get from Dumbarton to Leith by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh WaverleyHelensburgh Central - Edinburgh
1h 49m£16–80Line 915 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barloan Toll to Buchanan Bus Station915 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station900
2h 3m£11–27Drive 61.7 mi
- Drive from Dumbarton to Leith61.7 mi
1h 23m£15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Quay Street to Trongate1A / ...
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus StationUk090 / ...
3h 7m
Dumbarton to Leith by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Leith is to line 915 bus and bus which costs £10 - £28 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Leith is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £15 - £22.
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 3m.
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.
The distance between Dumbarton and Leith is 58 miles. The road distance is 62 miles.
The best way to get from Dumbarton to Leith without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £16 - £80.
The train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h 49m including transfers and departs hourly.
Dumbarton to Leith bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Barloan Toll station.
Dumbarton to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
The best way to get from Dumbarton to Leith is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £16 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 915 bus and bus, which costs £10 - £28 and takes 2h 3m.
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 £16–29 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 3m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Barloan Toll to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £5–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Quay Street to Trongate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Dumbarton to Leith bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Dumbarton to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Leith is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Dumbarton to Leith.
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