There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Dumbarton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Dumbarton Centraltrain
3h 28m£28–105Drive 96.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stranraer to Dumbartoncar 96.5 mi
1h 57m£24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Riverside Lanebus 1 / ...
4h 5mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
- Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Risk Streetbus 1 / ...
3h 58mBus via Ayr
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
- Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Risk Streetbus 1 / ...
4h 47m
Stranraer to Dumbarton by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Dumbarton is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Dumbarton is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Riverside Lane via St Enoch subway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Dumbarton Central via Ayr and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Stranraer and Dumbarton is 115 miles. The road distance is 97 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Dumbarton without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £28 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Stranraer to Dumbarton, including transfers.
Stranraer to Dumbarton bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Dumbarton is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £28 - £110. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Dumbarton Central via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Riverside Lane via Glasgow Buchanan and St Enoch subway in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Dumbarton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Dumbarton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £55–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £220–260
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from St Enoch subway to Riverside Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from St Enoch subway to Risk Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Dumbarton bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Stranraer to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Dumbarton is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Stranraer to Dumbarton.
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