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

The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Paisley is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Paisley is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Dumbarton and Paisley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barloan Toll and arriving at Terminal Building. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Dumbarton and Paisley?

No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at Paisley Gilmour Street via Partick and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from Dumbarton to Paisley?

The distance between Dumbarton and Paisley is 12 miles. The road distance is 14.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Paisley without a car is to bus which takes 21 min and costs £5 - £8.

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

The bus from Barloan Toll to Terminal Building takes 21 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Paisley bus from?

Dumbarton to Paisley bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Barloan Toll station.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Paisley train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumbarton to Paisley?

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Paisley is to bus which takes 21 min and costs £5 - £8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £9 - £19 and takes 59 min.

Where does the Dumbarton to Paisley bus arrive?

Dumbarton to Paisley bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Terminal Building station.

Where does the Dumbarton to Paisley train arrive?

Dumbarton to Paisley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.

Can I drive from Dumbarton to Paisley?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Paisley is 14 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Dumbarton to Paisley.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Barloan Toll to Terminal Buildingbus 915 / ...
21 min
£5–8
Drive 14 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumbarton to Paisleycar 14 mi
20 min
£4–5
Train
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Particktrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
59 min
£10–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dumbarton to Paisleytaxi 14 mi
20 min
£30–40
Bus, line 757 bus
1. Take the bus from Quay Street to French Streetbus 1A / ...
2. Take the bus from Swindon Street to Stop 3 Central Roadbus 757
1h 43m
£10–11

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Distance: 11.6 mi
Duration: 21 min

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Barloan Toll to Terminal Building every 3 hours. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 21 min. Ember also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Dumbarton Central to Partick every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–11 and the journey takes 31 min.

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