There are 5 ways to get from Dumbarton to Perth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Particktrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2h 13m£31–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barloan Toll to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus M8 / ...
2h 42m£9–14Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2h 49m£29–47Drive 63 mi
- Drive from Dumbarton to Perthcar 63 mi
1h 20m£16–23Line 757 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Swindon Street to Terminal Buildingbus 757
- Take the bus from Terminal Building to Park and Ridebus Uk091
4h 8m£19–26
Dumbarton to Perth by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Perth is to bus which costs £9 - £15 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Perth is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from Dumbarton to Perth. However, there are services departing from Barloan Toll and arriving at South Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Perth. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at Perth via Partick SPT Subway Station and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Dumbarton and Perth is 77 miles. The road distance is 63.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dumbarton to Perth without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £30 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Dumbarton to Perth, including transfers.
Dumbarton to Perth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Barloan Toll station.
Dumbarton to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
The best way to get from Dumbarton to Perth is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £15 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Perth, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Perth via Partick, Partick SPT Subway Station, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barloan Toll to South Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 42m.
- 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 Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Barloan Toll to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £2–6
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–22
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Booking & Getting There
Dumbarton to Perth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Dumbarton to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Perth is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Dumbarton to Perth.
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