The average train between Arbroath and Dumbarton takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Arbroath 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 Arbroath and Dumbarton. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arbroath is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Dumbarton at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Arbroath 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 train from Arbroath to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Arbroath station and arriving at Dumbarton station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Arbroath to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Arbroath station.
Arbroath to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumbarton Central station.
Book your Arbroath to Dumbarton train tickets online with ScotRail and SPT Subway.
The distance between Arbroath and Dumbarton is 140.5 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Arbroath to Dumbarton Central via Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, Partick SPT Subway Station, and Partick in around 2h 41m.