The average bus between Birmingham and Dumbarton takes 8h 19m and the fastest bus takes 7h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Dumbarton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Birmingham and Dumbarton. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 1:40 PM which arrives into Dumbarton at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 8h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 46m • 2 changes

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9h 16m • 2 changes

7h 46m • 2 changes

7h 45m • 2 changes

9h 16m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Birmingham to Dumbarton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Dumbarton station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
Birmingham to Dumbarton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham to Dumbarton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Book your Birmingham to Dumbarton bus tickets online with FlixBus, Stagecoach West Scotland and 2 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham and Dumbarton is 422.3 km. The road distance is 525 km.
National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £60–150 and the journey takes 7h 45m.