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

The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Perth is to bus which costs £10 - £18 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Perth is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Dumbarton and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumbarton to Perth station. However, there are services departing from Barloan Toll and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Dumbarton and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Perth. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at Perth via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Dumbarton to Perth?

The distance between Dumbarton and Perth is 77 miles. The road distance is 63.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Perth without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Dumbarton to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Perth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Perth train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumbarton to Perth?

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Perth is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £18 and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Dumbarton to Perth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dumbarton to Perth train arrive?

Dumbarton to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Dumbarton to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Perth is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Dumbarton to Perth.

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

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Where can I stay near Perth?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2h 6m
£31–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barloan Toll to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk093
2h 57m
£11–18
Drive 63 mi
1. Drive from Dumbarton to Perthcar 63 mi
1h 18m
£16–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Quay Street to Osborne Streetbus 1A / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
3h 1m
£32–57

Dumbarton to Perth by train

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Distance: 76.9 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Perth via Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barloan Toll to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 57m.

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