The average train between Aberdeen and Dumbarton takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdeen 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.
Trains run hourly between Aberdeen and Dumbarton. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Dumbarton at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Dumbarton station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Aberdeen to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
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The distance between Aberdeen and Dumbarton is 201.9 km. The road distance is 269 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 2h 37m.