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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dumbarton is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Dumbarton is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Barloan Toll via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Dumbarton Central via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Manchester to Dumbarton?

The distance between Manchester and Dumbarton is 238 miles. The road distance is 229.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Dumbarton without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £50 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Manchester to Dumbarton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dumbarton bus from?

Manchester to Dumbarton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dumbarton train from?

Manchester to Dumbarton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Dumbarton?

The best way to get from Manchester to Dumbarton is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £50 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Manchester to Dumbarton bus arrive?

Manchester to Dumbarton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Manchester to Dumbarton train arrive?

Manchester to Dumbarton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Dumbarton?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Dumbarton is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Manchester to Dumbarton.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumbarton?

There are 1649+ hotels available in Dumbarton.

Manchester to Dumbarton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester 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
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 30m
£54–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
5h 20m
£26–43
Drive 228.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Dumbartoncar 228.1 mi
3h 58m
£56–80
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
5h 5m
£55–144
Bus via Dumbarton Central
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
6h
£44–108
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
6h
£57–191
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 17m
£62–163
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dumbarton Centraltrain
6h 21m
£90–196

Manchester to Dumbarton by train and foot

223Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 236.5 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Dumbarton Central via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow twice daily. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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