There are 5 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Dumbarton by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Dumbarton Centraltrain Airdrie - Balloch / ...
1h 46m£15–85Drive 32.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kilmarnock to Dumbartoncar 32.7 mi
43 min£8–12Bus
- Take the bus from Church Street to Waterloo Lanebus X79 / ...
- Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Riverside Lanebus 1 / ...
2h 1mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Kilmarnock to Dumbartontaxi 32.7 mi
43 min£70–85Train, bus
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Risk Streetbus 1 / ...
2h 14m
Kilmarnock to Dumbarton by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Dumbarton is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Dumbarton is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Riverside Lane via St Enoch subway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Dumbarton Central via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Dumbarton is 39 miles. The road distance is 32.9 miles.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Dumbarton without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £15 - £85.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Kilmarnock to Dumbarton, including transfers.
Kilmarnock to Dumbarton bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Church Street station.
Kilmarnock to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Dumbarton is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £15 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 1m.
What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Dumbarton Central via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Riverside Lane via Waterloo Lane and St Enoch subway in around 2h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–10
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Dumbarton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Dumbarton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £55–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £220–260
Bus from Church Street to Waterloo Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from St Enoch subway to Riverside Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from St Enoch subway to Risk Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- £70–85
Thistle Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1563 522 222
- Website
- thistle-cabs.co.uk
Hurlford Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1563 544 882
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Bel-Air Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1563 550 810
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More Questions & Answers
Kilmarnock to Dumbarton bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Waterloo Lane station.
Kilmarnock to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Dumbarton is 33 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Kilmarnock to Dumbarton.
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