There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dumbarton by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barloan Tollbus 915 / ...
1h 56m£13–22Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dumbarton Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
2h 15m£32–54Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Dumbarton53.5 mi
1h 7mDrive 53.5 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dumbartoncar 53.5 mi
1h 7m£13–19Bus via Risk Street
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the bus from York Street to Risk Streetbus 1 / ...
2h 24m£14–28
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dumbarton is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dumbarton is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £12 - £19.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Barloan Toll via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Dumbarton Central via Edinburgh Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Dumbarton is 54 miles. The road distance is 53.8 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dumbarton without a car is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs £12 - £23.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dumbarton, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dumbarton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Park station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dumbarton is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs £12 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Terminal to Barloan Toll via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Park to Dumbarton Central hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Park to Dumbarton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barloan Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £2–6
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barloan Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from York Street to Risk Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Dumbarton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dumbarton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumbarton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dumbarton is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dumbarton.
There are 1794+ hotels available in Dumbarton.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Dumbarton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









