The average train between Lanark and Dumbarton takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Lanark 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 Lanark and Dumbarton. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lanark is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Dumbarton at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Lanark station and arriving at Dumbarton station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Lanark to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Lanark station.
Lanark to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumbarton Central station.
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The distance between Lanark and Dumbarton is 58 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a train from Lanark to Dumbarton Central via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Partick in around 1h 47m.