The average train between Dumbarton and Plymouth takes 10h 28m and the fastest train takes 8h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumbarton to Plymouth. 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 3 hours between Dumbarton and Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 2:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Partick and take an average of 10h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton station and arriving at Plymouth station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
Dumbarton to Plymouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Dumbarton to Plymouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Dumbarton to Plymouth train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Dumbarton and Plymouth is 620.3 km. The road distance is 843 km.
You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Plymouth via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 10h 55m.