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How to get fromDumbarton to Prestwickby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumbarton to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Particktrain train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    1h 48m
    £24–47

  2. Drive 43.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumbarton to Prestwickcar car 43.1 mi
    50 min
    £11–16

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Quay Street to James Watt Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Saunterne Roadbus bus X77k / ...
    1h 57m
    £14–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dumbarton to Prestwicktaxi taxi 43.1 mi
    50 min
    £90–110

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Quay Street to James Watt Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    2h 15m
    £22–42

Dumbarton to Prestwick by train

Calendar268Weekly Trains
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Prestwick Town via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quay Street to Saunterne Road via James Watt Street and West Campbell Street in around 1h 57m.

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