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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Dumbarton takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

5h 56m
Duration
311 mi
Distance
£162
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 24m
£107–201

Birmingham to Dumbarton train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Dumbarton. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Dumbarton at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 45m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 22m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 25m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 26m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 54m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 23m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 47m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 53m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 25m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 21m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Dumbarton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 311 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–160 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day.

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