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How to get fromAberdeen to Dumbarton Centralby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Aberdeen to Dumbarton Central by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    3h 31m
    £66–106

  2. Bus via Dundee

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Howard Street to Townend Roadbus bus 1A
    5h 42m
    £26–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    5h 2m
    £27–39

  4. Drive  144.3 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Dumbarton Centralcar car 144.3 mi
    2h 45m
    £36–52

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ABZ - GLA
    5h 41m
    £107–257

  6. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dumbarton Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
    4h 33m
    £42–122

Aberdeen to Dumbarton Central by train and subway

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Dumbarton Central, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street hourly. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £17–26 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route every 4 hours.

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