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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dumbarton is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £15 - £40 and takes 6h 27m.

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 55m 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 Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Riverside Lane via St Enoch subway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Manchester to Dumbarton?

The distance between Manchester and Dumbarton is 242 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 and bus which takes 4h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m 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 Shudehill Interchange station.

Bus or fly from Manchester to Dumbarton?

The best way to get from Manchester to Dumbarton is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Manchester to Dumbarton bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Dumbarton?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Dumbarton is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Manchester to Dumbarton.

Where can I stay near Dumbarton?

There are 1563+ 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Risk Street1 / ...
4h 50m
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
6h 27m
£15–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station181
6h 6m
£34–124
Drive 228.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Dumbarton228.1 mi
3h 55m
£56–81
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
4h 29m
£57–134
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
4h 59m
£67–161
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4h 41m
£50–226
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dumbarton Central
6h 17m
£71–268

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

67Weekly Planes

3h 44mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Dumbarton.

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Distance: 240.3 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) every 3 hours.

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