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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Dumbarton is to bus which costs £13 - £22 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Dumbarton is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Overgate and arriving at Barloan Toll via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Dundee and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Dumbarton Central via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Dundee to Dumbarton?

The distance between Dundee and Dumbarton is 98 miles. The road distance is 85.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Dumbarton without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Dundee to Dumbarton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Dumbarton bus from?

Dundee to Dumbarton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Dumbarton train from?

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

Train or bus from Dundee to Dumbarton?

The best way to get from Dundee to Dumbarton is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £22 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Dundee to Dumbarton bus arrive?

Dundee to Dumbarton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dundee to Dumbarton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dundee to Dumbarton?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Dumbarton is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Dundee to Dumbarton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dundee to Dumbarton?

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Where can I stay near Dumbarton?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dumbarton Centraltrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban / ...
2h 30m
£39–76
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barloan Tollbus 915 / ...
3h 8m
£13–21
Drive 84.8 mi
1. Drive from Dundee to Dumbartoncar 84.8 mi
1h 36m
£21–30
Bus via Risk Street
1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Risk Streetbus 1 / ...
3h 37m
£16–22

Dundee to Dumbarton by train

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2h 30mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dundee to Dumbarton.

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Distance: 97.2 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Dundee to Dumbarton Central via Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Overgate to Barloan Toll via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 8m.

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