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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Dumbarton is to bus which costs £10 - £18 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Dumbarton is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Barloan Toll via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Dumbarton Central via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Perth to Dumbarton?

The distance between Perth and Dumbarton is 77 miles. The road distance is 64.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Dumbarton without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £19 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Perth to Dumbarton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Dumbarton bus from?

Perth to Dumbarton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Dumbarton train from?

Perth to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to Dumbarton?

The best way to get from Perth to Dumbarton is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £19 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £18 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Perth to Dumbarton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Perth to Dumbarton train arrive?

Perth to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Perth to Dumbarton?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Dumbarton is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Perth to Dumbarton.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumbarton?

There are 1494+ hotels available in Dumbarton.

Perth to Dumbarton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen StreetDundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Dumbarton CentralAirdrie - Balloch / ...
2h 2m
£20–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barloan Toll914 / ...
2h 31m
£11–18
Drive 63.9 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Dumbarton63.9 mi
1h 16m
£16–24
Bus via Risk Street
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus StationE3
2. Take the bus from James Watt Street to Risk Street1 / ...
2h 48m

Perth to Dumbarton by train

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2h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 76.9 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Dumbarton Central via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Barloan Toll via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 31m.

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