The average train between Plymouth and Dumbarton takes 10h 7m and the fastest train takes 8h 32m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
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 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Dumbarton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
Plymouth to Dumbarton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Dumbarton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Plymouth to Dumbarton train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Plymouth and Dumbarton is 620.3 km. The road distance is 843 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Dumbarton Central via Birmingham New Street, Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 9h 43m.