The average train between Paisley and Dumbarton takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 49 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Paisley 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 20 minutes between Paisley and Dumbarton. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paisley is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Dumbarton at 9:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 5m • 2 changes


1h 4m • 2 changes


1h 2m • 2 changes


59 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Dumbarton station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Paisley to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Paisley Gilmour Street station.
Paisley to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumbarton Central station.
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The distance between Paisley and Dumbarton is 15.2 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Dumbarton Central via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 1h 8m.