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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Dumbarton Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Barloan Toll via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Dumbarton Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dumbarton East. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dumbarton Castle is 62 miles. The road distance is 59.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 1h 39m and costs £14 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle bus from?

Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 1h 39m and costs £14 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £22 and takes 2h 17m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumbarton Castle?

There are 1519+ hotels available in Dumbarton Castle.

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

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

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Train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Dumbarton Easttrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
1h 39m
£15–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barloan Tollbus 915 / ...
2h 17m
£15–21
Drive 59.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castlecar 59.3 mi
1h 18m
£15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dumbarton Easttrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
1h 49m
£24–45

Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle by train

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Distance: 61.2 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Dumbarton Castle, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dumbarton East via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Barloan Toll via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 17m.

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