There are 5 ways to get from Dumbarton to East Kilbride 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 Central to East Kilbridetrain Glasgow Central - East Kilbride
1h 38m£11–21Drive 24.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dumbarton to East Kilbridecar 24.8 mi
38 min£6–9Bus, train
- Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to East Kilbridetrain Glasgow Central - East Kilbride
1h 59m£9–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dumbarton to East Kilbridetaxi 24.8 mi
38 min£50–65Bus, line 6 bus
- Take the bus from Quay Street to Buchanan Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Bus Stationbus 6 / ...
2h 13m£9–13
Dumbarton to East Kilbride by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to East Kilbride is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to East Kilbride is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Dumbarton to East Kilbride station. However, there are services departing from Quay Street and arriving at Bus Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at East Kilbride via Partick and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Dumbarton and East Kilbride is 26 miles. The road distance is 25 miles.
The best way to get from Dumbarton to East Kilbride without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £10 - £22.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Dumbarton to East Kilbride, including transfers.
Dumbarton to East Kilbride bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Quay Street station.
Dumbarton to East Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
The best way to get from Dumbarton to East Kilbride is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £10 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus and line 6 bus, which costs £9 - £13 and takes 2h 13m.
What companies run services between Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and East Kilbride, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to East Kilbride via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quay Street to Bus Station via Buchanan Street and Central Station in around 2h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dumbarton Central to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to East Kilbride
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to East Kilbride
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Quay Street to Buchanan Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Central Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- £50–65
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Dumbarton to East Kilbride bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Street station.
Dumbarton to East Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to East Kilbride is 25 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Dumbarton to East Kilbride.
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