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How to get fromDumbarton to Isle of Cumbraeby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Dumbarton to Isle of Cumbrae by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm7
    3h 6m
    £26–55

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Quay Street to James Watt Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Manse Courtbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm7
    3h 40m
    £13–22

  3. Line 1 bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Castle Street to Hielenman's Umbrellabus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm7
    3h 28m
    £25–50

Dumbarton to Isle of Cumbrae by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 61.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dumbarton to Isle of Cumbrae. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central Low Level, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Largs, walk to Largs Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminus, then take the line 320 bus to Woodlands Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castle Street to Woodlands Street via Hielenman's Umbrella, Glasgow Central, Largs, Largs Ferry Terminal, Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminus in around 3h 28m.

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