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

The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Dumbarton is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Paisley to Dumbarton is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Paisley and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Stop 3 Central Road and arriving at Riverside Lane via Swindon Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Paisley and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Dumbarton Central via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Paisley to Dumbarton?

The distance between Paisley and Dumbarton is 23 miles. The road distance is 13.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paisley to Dumbarton without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £10 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Paisley to Dumbarton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Dumbarton bus from?

Paisley to Dumbarton bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stop 3 Central Road station.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Dumbarton train from?

Paisley to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.

Train or bus from Paisley to Dumbarton?

The best way to get from Paisley to Dumbarton is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £10 - £90. Alternatively, you can line 757 bus and bus, which costs and takes 1h 28m.

Where does the Paisley to Dumbarton bus arrive?

Paisley to Dumbarton bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at French Street station.

Where does the Paisley to Dumbarton train arrive?

Paisley to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumbarton Central station.

Can I drive from Paisley to Dumbarton?

Yes, the driving distance between Paisley to Dumbarton is 14 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Paisley to Dumbarton.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumbarton?

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Paisley to Dumbarton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 757 bus, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Paisley to Dumbarton by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Dumbarton Centraltrain Airdrie - Balloch / ...
1h 9m
£10–87
Drive 13.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Paisley to Dumbartoncar 13.9 mi
20 min
£4–5
Line 757 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Stop 3 Central Road to French Streetbus 757
2. Take the bus from Swindon Street to Riverside Lanebus 1 / ...
1h 28m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Paisley to Dumbartontaxi 13.9 mi
20 min
£30–40

Paisley to Dumbarton by train and foot

447Weekly Services

1h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 22.5 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Dumbarton Central every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £6–17 and the journey takes 38 min. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop 3 Central Road to Riverside Lane via French Street and Swindon Street in around 1h 28m.

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