The average train between Dumbarton and Linwood takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dumbarton to Linwood. 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 every 30 minutes between Dumbarton and Linwood. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumbarton is at 6:17 PM which arrives into Linwood at 7:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Partick and take an average of 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 7m • 2 changes


1h 11m • 2 changes


1h 3m • 2 changes


1h 11m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Linwood. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton station and arriving at Linwood station via Partick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Dumbarton to Linwood train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
Dumbarton to Linwood train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Johnstone station.
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The distance between Dumbarton and Linwood is 11.6 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Johnstone via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 1h 8m.