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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Dumbarton is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Dumbarton is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Court and arriving at Barloan Toll via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Dumbarton?

The distance between Dumfries and Dumbarton is 100 miles. The road distance is 90 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Dumbarton without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Dumfries to Dumbarton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Dumbarton bus from?

Dumfries to Dumbarton bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Court station.

Where does the Dumfries to Dumbarton bus arrive?

Dumfries to Dumbarton bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Dumbarton?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Dumbarton is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Dumfries to Dumbarton.

Where can I stay near Dumbarton?

There are 1713+ hotels available in Dumbarton.

Dumfries to Dumbarton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 267 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Dumfries to Dumbarton by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Swindon Street to Risk Streetbus 1A / ...
3h 2m
£38–62
Drive 89.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Dumbartoncar 89.5 mi
1h 46m
£23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barloan Tollbus 915 / ...
3h 10m
£28–38
Bus, line 267 bus
1. Take the bus from Court to Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Enoch shopping centrebus 267
3. Take the bus from Howard Street to Risk Streetbus 1A / ...
4h 10m
£29–40

Dumfries to Dumbarton by train and bus

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3h 2mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 99.2 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Court to Barloan Toll via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 10m.

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