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

The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Glasgow is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Glasgow is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £50 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Dumbarton and Glasgow?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shopping Centre Entrance and arriving at James Watt Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Dumbarton and Glasgow?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at Charing Cross (Glasgow). Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Dumbarton to Glasgow?

The distance between Dumbarton and Glasgow is 14 miles. The road distance is 14.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Glasgow without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs £5 - £10.

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

The train from Dumbarton Central to Charing Cross (Glasgow) takes 35 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Glasgow bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Glasgow train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumbarton to Glasgow?

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Glasgow is to train which takes 35 min and costs £5 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £7 and takes 1h 7m.

Where does the Dumbarton to Glasgow bus arrive?

Dumbarton to Glasgow bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at James Watt Street station.

Where does the Dumbarton to Glasgow train arrive?

Dumbarton to Glasgow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Charing Cross (Glasgow) station.

Can I drive from Dumbarton to Glasgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Glasgow is 14 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Dumbarton to Glasgow.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Dumbarton to Glasgow by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Charing Cross (Glasgow)train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
35 min
£5–10
Drive 14.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumbarton to Glasgowcar 14.4 mi
25 min
£4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to James Watt Streetbus 1A / ...
1h 7m
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dumbarton to Glasgowtaxi 14.4 mi
25 min
£50–65

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Distance: 14.2 mi
Duration: 35 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Dumbarton Central to Charing Cross (Glasgow) every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, First Greater Glasgow operates a bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to James Watt Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £5–7 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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