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

The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Liverpool is to bus and train via Lancaster which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Liverpool is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Dumbarton and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumbarton to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Barloan Toll and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Dumbarton and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Glasgow Central and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Dumbarton to Liverpool?

The distance between Dumbarton and Liverpool is 242 miles. The road distance is 228.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Dumbarton to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Liverpool bus from?

Dumbarton to Liverpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Liverpool train from?

Dumbarton to Liverpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Dumbarton to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Liverpool is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £140 and takes 8h 56m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £170 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Dumbarton to Liverpool bus arrive?

Dumbarton to Liverpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Dumbarton to Liverpool train arrive?

Dumbarton to Liverpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Dumbarton to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Liverpool is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Dumbarton to Liverpool.

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

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Where can I stay near Liverpool?

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Dumbarton to Liverpool - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Dumbarton to Liverpool by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 56m
£80–156
Bus, train via Lancaster
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus Uk030
2. Take the train from Poulton-le-Fylde to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
9h 1m
£46–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 171 / ...
8h 56m
£49–134
Drive 227 mi
1. Drive from Dumbarton to Liverpoolcar 227 mi
4h 14m
£56–81
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
5h 33m
£47–170
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 22m
£57–152
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 20m
£66–171
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 51m
£61–179
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 41m
£89–208

Dumbarton to Liverpool by train and foot

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4h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 240.8 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Western hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 37m. TransPennine Express also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barloan Toll to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station and Manchester Airport The Station in around 8h 56m.

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