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

The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Stirling is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Stirling is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Dumbarton and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumbarton to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Quay Street and arriving at Islamic Centre via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Dumbarton and Stirling?

No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at Stirling via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Dumbarton to Stirling?

The distance between Dumbarton and Stirling is 45 miles. The road distance is 35 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Stirling without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £17 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Dumbarton to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Stirling bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Stirling train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumbarton to Stirling?

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Stirling is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £17 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Dumbarton to Stirling bus arrive?

Dumbarton to Stirling bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Gallery of Modern Art station.

Where does the Dumbarton to Stirling train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumbarton to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Stirling is 35 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Dumbarton to Stirling.

Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 226+ hotels available in Stirling.

Dumbarton to Stirling - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Dumbarton to Stirling 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 Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
1h 22m
£17–86
Drive 34.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumbarton to Stirlingcar 34.8 mi
48 min
£9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Quay Street to Gallery of Modern Artbus 1A / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus M8 / ...
2h 18m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dumbarton to Stirlingtaxi 34.8 mi
48 min
£75–90
Bus via Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Quay Street to Gallery of Modern Artbus 1A / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Stationbus megabus M9 / ...
2h 24m

Dumbarton to Stirling by train

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Distance: 44.2 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

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

You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Stirling via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quay Street to Islamic Centre via Gallery of Modern Art and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 18m.

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