Rome2Rio

How to get fromHamilton to Dumbartonby train, bus, car, or taxi

Find Transport to Dumbarton

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Hamilton to Dumbarton by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Dumbarton Centraltrain train Larkhall - Balloch
    1h 5m
    £11–21

  2. Drive 29.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Dumbartoncar car 29.3 mi
    41 min
    £8–11

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barloan Tollbus bus 915 / ...
    1h 22m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Dumbartontaxi taxi 29.3 mi
    41 min
    £60–75

  5. Train via Hyndland

    1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Hyndlandtrain train Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...
    2. Take the train from Hyndland to Dumbarton Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
    1h 21m
    £11–21

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Dalmuirtrain train Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...
    2. Take the bus from Swindon Street to Risk Streetbus bus 1 / ...
    1h 34m
    £11–20

  7. Line 267 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Enoch shopping centrebus bus 267
    2. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Risk Streetbus bus 1 / ...
    2h 19m
    £9–13

Hamilton to Dumbarton by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hamilton to Dumbarton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 24.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Hamilton Central to Dumbarton Central twice daily. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Barloan Toll via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 22m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers