There are 5 ways to get from Dumbarton to West Kilbride 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 West Kilbridetrain Glasgow Central - Largs
2h 16m£19–33Drive 33.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dumbarton to West Kilbridecar 33.9 mi
42 min£9–13Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to West Kilbridetrain Glasgow Central - Largs
2h 38m£18–30Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dumbarton to West Kilbridetaxi 33.9 mi
42 min£70–90Bus
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to James Watt Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Manse Courtbus 906 / ...
3h 35m£14–19
Dumbarton to West Kilbride by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to West Kilbride is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to West Kilbride is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Dumbarton to West Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Shopping Centre Entrance and arriving at Manse Road via West Campbell Street and Manse Court. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to West Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at West Kilbride via Partick and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Dumbarton and West Kilbride is 50 miles. The road distance is 34.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dumbarton to West Kilbride without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £19 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Dumbarton to West Kilbride, including transfers.
Dumbarton to West Kilbride bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Shopping Centre Entrance station.
Dumbarton to West Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
The best way to get from Dumbarton to West Kilbride is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £19 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and West Kilbride, North Ayrshire, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to West Kilbride via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Manse Road via James Watt Street, West Campbell Street, and Manse Court in around 3h 35m.
- 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 West Kilbride
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to West Kilbride
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- 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
- £70–90
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Dumbarton to West Kilbride bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at James Watt Street station.
Dumbarton to West Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to West Kilbride is 34 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Dumbarton to West Kilbride.
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