What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Dumbarton?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Dumbarton is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Dumbarton?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Dumbarton is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs £30 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Riverside Lane via Buchanan Bus Station and York Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Dumbarton Central via Preston, Glasgow Central Low Level and Hyndland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Dumbarton?

The distance between Birmingham and Dumbarton is 310 miles. The road distance is 304.7 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Dumbarton without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Dumbarton without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £95 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Dumbarton?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Birmingham to Dumbarton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Dumbarton bus from?

Birmingham to Dumbarton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Dumbarton train from?

Birmingham to Dumbarton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to Dumbarton?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Dumbarton is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Birmingham to Dumbarton bus arrive?

Birmingham to Dumbarton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Dumbarton train arrive?

Birmingham to Dumbarton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Dumbarton?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Dumbarton is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Birmingham to Dumbarton.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Dumbarton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Dumbarton?

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Where can I stay near Dumbarton?

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Birmingham to Dumbarton - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 22m
£98–193
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3h 21m
£34–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
7h 30m
£41–70
Drive 302.9 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Dumbartoncar 302.9 mi
5h 6m
£74–107
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from York Street to Risk Streetbus 1 / ...
5h 28m
£110–231
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
8h 20m
£61–147
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dumbarton Centraltrain
4h 37m
£64–152
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
5h 19m
£86–179
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
5h 27m
£115–420

Birmingham to Dumbarton by train

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Distance: 308 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Dumbarton Central via Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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