Plymouth to Dumbarton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Dumbarton takes 10h 55m and the fastest train takes 9h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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.

10h 55m
Duration: 524 mi
Distance: £233
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Warrington

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Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain

9h 51m

£195–314

Plymouth to Dumbarton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Plymouth and Dumbarton. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Dumbarton at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 10h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:08 PM → 11:30 AM
Arrives next day
15h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:25 AM → 2:52 PM
9h 27m • 4 changes
6:20 AM → 3:50 PM
9h 30m • 4 changes
7:27 AM → 4:51 PM
9h 24m • 4 changes
8:27 AM → 5:51 PM
9h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:25 AM → 2:52 PM
9h 27m • 4 changes
6:20 AM → 3:50 PM
9h 30m • 4 changes
7:27 AM → 4:51 PM
9h 24m • 4 changes
8:27 AM → 5:51 PM
9h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:25 AM → 2:52 PM
9h 27m • 4 changes
6:20 AM → 3:50 PM
9h 30m • 4 changes
7:27 AM → 4:51 PM
9h 24m • 4 changes
8:27 AM → 5:51 PM
9h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:25 AM → 2:52 PM
9h 27m • 4 changes
6:20 AM → 3:50 PM
9h 30m • 4 changes
7:27 AM → 4:51 PM
9h 24m • 4 changes
8:27 AM → 5:51 PM
9h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:27 AM → 3:00 PM
9h 33m • 4 changes
6:27 AM → 3:50 PM
9h 23m • 4 changes
7:25 AM → 4:58 PM
9h 33m • 4 changes
8:27 AM → 5:51 PM
9h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:27 AM → 7:00 PM
9h 33m • 4 changes
10:27 AM → 8:00 PM
9h 33m • 4 changes
11:27 AM → 9:00 PM
9h 33m • 4 changes
12:27 PM → 10:00 PM
9h 33m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth to Dumbarton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

You can take a train from Plymouth to Dumbarton Central via Birmingham New Street, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 9h 51m.

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