What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton is to bus which costs £10 - £29 and takes 2h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Waverley Station station to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Barloan Toll via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Dumbarton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dumbarton Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton?

The distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Dumbarton is 58 miles. The road distance is 60.2 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £17 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dumbarton Central takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton bus from?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton train from?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £17 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £29 and takes 2h 28m.

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton bus arrive?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton train arrive?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumbarton Central station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton?

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Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dumbarton Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
1h 50m
£17–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barloan Tollbus 915 / ...
2h 28m
£11–29
Drive 59.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbartoncar 59.8 mi
1h 20m
£15–21

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dumbarton by train

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Distance: 57.6 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland and Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dumbarton Central hourly. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Barloan Toll via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 28m.

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