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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dumbarton is to bus which costs £10 - £17 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dumbarton is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Barloan Toll via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Dumbarton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dumbarton Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dumbarton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dumbarton is 58 miles. The road distance is 59.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dumbarton without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £24 - £80.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dumbarton Central takes 1h 51m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dumbarton bus from?

Edinburgh to Dumbarton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dumbarton train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Dumbarton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dumbarton is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £24 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £17 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dumbarton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Dumbarton train arrive?

Edinburgh to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumbarton Central station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Dumbarton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dumbarton is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Edinburgh to Dumbarton.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumbarton?

There are 1562+ hotels available in Dumbarton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dumbarton CentralEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central
1h 51m
£24–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barloan Toll915 / ...
2h 5m
£11–16
Drive 59.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dumbarton59.6 mi
1h 17m
£15–21
Bus via Risk Street
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to GlasgowUk090 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Risk Street1 / ...
2h 56m

Edinburgh to Dumbarton by train

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1h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 57.6 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dumbarton Central hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Barloan Toll via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 5m.

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