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

The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Prestwick is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Prestwick is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Dumbarton and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumbarton to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Quay Street and arriving at Saunterne Road via West Regent Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Dumbarton and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Dumbarton to Prestwick?

The distance between Dumbarton and Prestwick is 54 miles. The road distance is 43.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Prestwick without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £17 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Dumbarton to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Prestwick bus from?

Dumbarton to Prestwick bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Quay Street station.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Prestwick train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumbarton to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Prestwick is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £17 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 6m.

Where does the Dumbarton to Prestwick bus arrive?

Dumbarton to Prestwick bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Hielenman's Umbrella station.

Where does the Dumbarton to Prestwick train arrive?

Dumbarton to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.

Can I drive from Dumbarton to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Prestwick is 43 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Dumbarton to Prestwick.

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

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

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Dumbarton to Prestwick - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Dumbarton to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
1h 49m
£17–86
Drive 43.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumbarton to Prestwickcar 43.1 mi
50 min
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
2. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Saunterne Roadbus X77k / ...
2h 6m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dumbarton to Prestwicktaxi 43.1 mi
50 min
£90–110
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 10m
Bus via St Vincent Street
1. Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
2. Take the bus from St Vincent Street to Gardiner Streetbus 4
3h 31m

Dumbarton to Prestwick by train and foot

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1h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 53.5 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quay Street to Saunterne Road via Hielenman's Umbrella and West Regent Lane in around 2h 6m.

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