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How to get fromDumbarton to Perthby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumbarton to Perth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Particktrain train Balloch - Airdrie / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
    2h 14m
    £31–50

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus bus M8
    3h 35m
    £15–29

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrellabus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
    2h 48m
    £29–47

  4. Bus via Park and Ride

    1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus bus Uk091 / ...
    3h 19m
    £18–31

  5. Drive  63 mi

    1. Drive from Dumbarton to Perthcar car 63 mi
    1h 20m
    £16–23

Dumbarton to Perth by train and subway

Calendar240Weekly Services
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 76.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to South Street via Mitchell Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Park and Ride in around 3h 19m.

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