The average train between Fife and Dumbarton takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Fife 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.
Trains run hourly between Fife and Dumbarton. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fife is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Dumbarton at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Fife to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Fife station and arriving at Dumbarton station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Fife to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
Fife to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumbarton Central station.
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The distance between Fife and Dumbarton is 106.5 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Cupar to Dumbarton Central via Haymarket and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 44m.