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

The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to London is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to London is to train and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs £70 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Dumbarton and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumbarton to London station. However, there are services departing from Quay Street and arriving at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals via Waterloo Lane and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Dumbarton and London?

No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to London. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at King's Cross via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Dumbarton to London?

The distance between Dumbarton and London is 419 miles. The road distance is 414.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumbarton to London without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £65 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Dumbarton to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to London train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumbarton to London?

The best way to get from Dumbarton to London is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £65 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 51m.

Where does the Dumbarton to London bus arrive?

Dumbarton to London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Dumbarton to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumbarton to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to London is 414 miles. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Dumbarton to London.

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

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Dumbarton to London - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Dumbarton to London 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 London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
6h 21m
£65–340
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
10h 57m
£36–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
10h 51m
£41–65
Drive 412 mi
1. Drive from Dumbarton to Londoncar 412 mi
7h 11m
£103–148
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3h 55m
£83–288
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
6h 22m
£166–295
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3h 50m
£70–339
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4h 3m
£45–194
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
4h 11m
£41–206
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
4h 19m
£45–191
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
4h 46m
£102–259

Dumbarton to London by bus and train

147Weekly Services

6h 21mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 417 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £150–340 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 8h 35m.

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