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

The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Falkirk is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Falkirk is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Dumbarton and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumbarton to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Shopping Centre Entrance and arriving at Asda via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Dumbarton and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Partick SPT Subway Station and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Dumbarton to Falkirk?

The distance between Dumbarton and Falkirk is 39 miles. The road distance is 35.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £15 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Dumbarton to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Falkirk bus from?

Dumbarton to Falkirk bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Shopping Centre Entrance station.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Falkirk train from?

Dumbarton to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumbarton Central station.

Train or bus from Dumbarton to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Falkirk is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £15 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £14 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Dumbarton to Falkirk bus arrive?

Dumbarton to Falkirk bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Mitchell Street station.

Where does the Dumbarton to Falkirk train arrive?

Dumbarton to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.

Can I drive from Dumbarton to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Falkirk is 36 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Dumbarton to Falkirk.

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

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Where can I stay near Falkirk?

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumbarton to Falkirk by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Particktrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Glasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston / ...
2h 9m
£16–25
Drive 35.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumbarton to Falkirkcar 35.6 mi
54 min
£9–13
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Glasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston / ...
2h 44m
£14–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dumbarton to Falkirktaxi 35.6 mi
54 min
£150–190
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus 1A / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus X37
3h 25m
£9–14

Dumbarton to Falkirk by train and subway

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Distance: 38.4 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Falkirk Grahamston via Partick, Partick SPT Subway Station, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Asda via Mitchell Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 25m.

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