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How to get fromDumbarton to Doune Castleby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Dumbarton to Doune Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Particktrain train Balloch - Airdrie / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
    2h 59m
    £20–32

  2. Drive  33.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumbarton to Doune Castlecar car 33.4 mi
    47 min
    £9–12

  3. Bus via Tyndrum

    1. Take the bus from Dumbarton to Tyndrumbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Tyndrum to Dounebus bus Ember
    3h 25m
    £14–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dumbarton to Doune Castletaxi taxi 33.4 mi
    47 min
    £140–180

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrellabus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
    3h 41m
    £18–30

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X36 / ...
    4h 54m
    £12–19

Dumbarton to Doune Castle by train, subway, bus, and foot

Calendar88Weekly Services
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dumbarton to Doune Castle via Tyndrum and Doune in around 3h 25m.

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