There are 3 ways to get from Dumbarton to Kinlochleven by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
4h 8m£118–183Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dumbarton to Inveruglasbus Ember
- Take the bus from Loch Sloy Power Station to Kinlochleven Road Endbus 915
4h 29m£15–23Drive 79.1 mi
- Drive from Dumbarton to Kinlochlevencar 79.1 mi
1h 35m£20–29
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Kinlochleven is to bus which costs £14 - £23 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Kinlochleven is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Dumbarton to Kinlochleven. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton and arriving at Kearan Road End via Loch Sloy Power Station and Kinlochleven Road End. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Kinlochleven. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at Fort William via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Dumbarton and Kinlochleven is 123 miles. The road distance is 79.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dumbarton to Kinlochleven without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Dumbarton to Kinlochleven, including transfers.
Dumbarton to Kinlochleven bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dumbarton station.
Dumbarton to Kinlochleven train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
The best way to get from Dumbarton to Kinlochleven is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £23 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Kinlochleven, Scotland?
Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Dumbarton Central to Fort William 6 times a week. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 3h 38m. ScotRail also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dumbarton to Kearan Road End via Loch Sloy Power Station and Kinlochleven Road End in around 4h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dumbarton Central to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumbarton Central to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dumbarton to Inveruglas
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Loch Sloy Power Station to Kinlochleven Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Dumbarton to Inveruglas
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £4–9
Bus from Loch Sloy Power Station to Kinlochleven Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £9–19
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Booking & Getting There
Dumbarton to Kinlochleven bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inveruglas station.
Dumbarton to Kinlochleven train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Fort William station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Kinlochleven is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Dumbarton to Kinlochleven.
There are 661+ hotels available in Kinlochleven.