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How to get fromDumbarton to Motherwellby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Dumbarton to Motherwell by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Motherwelltrain train Balloch - Motherwell
    1h 15m
    £12–24

  2. Drive 29.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumbarton to Motherwellcar car 29.2 mi
    40 min
    £8–11

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barloan Toll to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to High Roadbus bus X11
    1h 18m
    £9–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dumbarton to Motherwelltaxi taxi 29.2 mi
    40 min
    £60–75

  5. Train via Hyndland

    1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Hyndlandtrain train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Hyndland to Motherwelltrain train Dalmuir - Motherwell / ...
    1h 28m
    £12–25

  6. Bus, train via Glasgow Central

    1. Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrellabus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Motherwelltrain train Glasgow Central - Lanark / ...
    1h 41m
    £8–18

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Quay Street to French Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the train from Dalmuir to Motherwelltrain train Dalmuir - Motherwell / ...
    1h 50m
    £14–24

Dumbarton to Motherwell by train

Calendar15Weekly Trains
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Dumbarton Central to Motherwell twice daily. Tickets cost £12–24 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barloan Toll to High Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 18m.

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