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

The cheapest way to get from London to Dumbarton is to bus which costs £20 - £80 and takes 10h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Dumbarton is to fly and train which takes 3h 55m and costs £80 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between London and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Riverside Lane via St Enoch subway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

Is there a direct train between London and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct train from London to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Dumbarton Central via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from London to Dumbarton?

The distance between London and Dumbarton is 419 miles. The road distance is 414.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Dumbarton without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from London to Dumbarton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Dumbarton bus from?

London to Dumbarton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Dumbarton train from?

London to Dumbarton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Dumbarton?

The best way to get from London to Dumbarton is to bus which takes 10h 49m and costs £20 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £220 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the London to Dumbarton bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to Dumbarton train arrive?

London to Dumbarton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from London to Dumbarton?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Dumbarton is 414 miles. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from London to Dumbarton.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumbarton?

There are 1551+ hotels available in Dumbarton.

London to Dumbarton - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from London to Dumbarton by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Risk Streetbus 1 / ...
6h
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
10h 49m
£20–80
Drive 411.8 mi
1. Drive from London to Dumbartoncar 411.8 mi
7h 11m
£102–147
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Dumbarton Centraltrain
3h 55m
£83–289
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dumbarton Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
6h 16m
£85–220
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 400 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
12h 35m
£32–157
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Dumbarton Centraltrain
3h 56m
£77–333
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Dumbarton Centraltrain
4h 8m
£41–200
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Dumbarton Centraltrain
4h 18m
£48–211
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Dumbarton Centraltrain
4h 17m
£51–202
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dumbarton Centraltrain
4h 57m
£97–279

London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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1h 19mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London to Dumbarton.

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Distance: 417.1 mi
Duration: 6h

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

FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £20–80 and the journey takes 9h 15m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from King's Cross to Dumbarton Central via Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 16m.

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