There are 6 ways to get from Dumbarton to Doune Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Particktrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
2h 29m£20–32Drive 33.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dumbarton to Doune Castlecar 33.4 mi
47 min£9–12Bus via Park and Ride
- Take the bus from Barloan Toll to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus Uk091
2h 43m£10–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dumbarton to Doune Castletaxi 33.4 mi
47 min£140–180Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
3h 12m£18–30Bus
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Sauchiehall Street to Bus Stationbus X10 / ...
5h 16m£14–21
Dumbarton to Doune Castle by train, subway, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Doune Castle is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Doune Castle is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Dumbarton to Doune Castle. However, there are services departing from Barloan Toll and arriving at Bridge of Teith via Buchanan Bus Station, Park and Ride and Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Doune Castle. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at Stirling via Partick SPT Subway Station and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Dumbarton and Doune Castle is 53 miles. The road distance is 33.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dumbarton to Doune Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £20 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Dumbarton to Doune Castle, including transfers.
Dumbarton to Doune Castle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Barloan Toll station.
Dumbarton to Doune Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
The best way to get from Dumbarton to Doune Castle is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £20 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus via Park and Ride, which costs £10 - £20 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Doune Castle, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Doune Castle via Partick, Partick SPT Subway Station, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, Glasgow Queen Street, Stirling, Stance B, and Bridge of Teith in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barloan Toll to Doune Castle via Buchanan Bus Station, Park and Ride, Stirling Baptist Church, Stance B, and Bridge of Teith in around 2h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumbarton Central to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Barloan Toll to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £2–6
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- £140–180
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Dumbarton to Doune Castle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Dumbarton to Doune Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Doune Castle is 34 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Dumbarton to Doune Castle.
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