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Trip Overview

The average train between Bradford and Dumbarton takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Bradford 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 23m
Duration
257 mi
Distance
£91
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bradford to Dumbarton train times

Trains run hourly between Bradford and Dumbarton. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bradford is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Dumbarton at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail11h 2m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperScotRailScotRail9h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 10m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 43m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 32m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 10m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 43m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 32m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 10m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 43m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 41m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 38m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 6m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 37m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 10m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 43m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 32m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 10m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 43m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 32m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 40m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bradford 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 Bradford to Dumbarton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 256.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Dumbarton Central via Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 4h 55m.

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