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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Dumbarton is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 16m.

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 £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Riverside Lane via St Enoch subway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

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 Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street 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 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Perth to Dumbarton bus arrive?

Perth to Dumbarton bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, 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 1553+ 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 Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Dumbarton Centraltrain Airdrie - Balloch / ...
2h 2m
£20–99
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Dumbarton Centraltrain Airdrie - Balloch / ...
2h 35m
£13–92
Drive 63.9 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Dumbartoncar 63.9 mi
1h 16m
£16–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Riverside Lanebus 1 / ...
3h 17m

Perth to Dumbarton by train

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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 Canal Street to Riverside Lane via Buchanan Bus Station and St Enoch subway in around 3h 17m.

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