There are 4 ways to get from Dumbarton to Largs 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 Largstrain Glasgow Central - Largs
2h 27m£22–37Drive 33.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dumbarton to Largscar 33.9 mi
42 min£9–13Bus
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to James Watt Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from West Campbell Street to School Streetbus 901 / ...
2h 56m£11–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dumbarton to Largstaxi 33.9 mi
42 min£150–180
Dumbarton to Largs by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Largs is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Largs is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Dumbarton to Largs. However, there are services departing from Shopping Centre Entrance and arriving at School Street via West Campbell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Largs. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at Largs via Partick and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Dumbarton and Largs is 57 miles. The road distance is 34.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dumbarton to Largs without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £22 - £40.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Dumbarton to Largs, including transfers.
Dumbarton to Largs bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Shopping Centre Entrance station.
Dumbarton to Largs train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
The best way to get from Dumbarton to Largs is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £22 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £13 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Largs, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Largs via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to School Street via James Watt Street and West Campbell Street in around 2h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumbarton Central to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Largs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to James Watt Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £150–180
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Dumbarton to Largs bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at James Watt Street station.
Dumbarton to Largs train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Largs is 34 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Dumbarton to Largs.
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