The average train between Dumbarton and Paisley takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Dumbarton to Paisley. 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 20 minutes between Dumbarton and Paisley. The earliest departure is at 9:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumbarton is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Paisley at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Partick and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 5m • 2 changes


50 min • 2 changes


1h 6m • 2 changes


59 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton station and arriving at Paisley station via Partick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Dumbarton to Paisley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
Dumbarton to Paisley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
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The distance between Dumbarton and Paisley is 15.2 km. The road distance is 35 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Dumbarton Central to Partick every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–11 and the journey takes 31 min.