Dumbarton to Ardrossan Trains

Dumbarton to Ardrossan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumbarton and Ardrossan takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumbarton to Ardrossan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 52m
Duration: 47 mi
Distance: £24
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...

2h 20m

£18–36

Dumbarton to Ardrossan train times

Trains run hourly between Dumbarton and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumbarton is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, September 9, 2026

8:26 PM → 10:02 PM
1h 35m • 1 change
11:47 PM → 7:04 AM
Arrives next day
7h 17m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, September 10, 2026

6:40 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 25m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 9:17 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, September 11, 2026

6:40 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 25m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 9:17 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, September 12, 2026

6:40 AM → 8:02 AM
1h 22m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 9:17 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 22m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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