The average train between Linwood and Dumbarton takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Linwood 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 every 30 minutes between Linwood and Dumbarton. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linwood is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Dumbarton at 7:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 21m • 2 changes


1h 7m • 2 changes


1h 12m • 2 changes


59 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Linwood to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Linwood station and arriving at Dumbarton station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Linwood to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Johnstone station.
Linwood to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumbarton Central station.
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The distance between Linwood and Dumbarton is 11.6 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Johnstone to Dumbarton Central via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 1h 12m.