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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Dumbartonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Dumbarton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dumbarton Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
    3h 32m
    £54–144
  2. Bus via Barloan Toll

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    4h 59m
    £23–37
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    4h 48m
    £35–80
  4. Drive 164.7 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Dumbartoncar car 164.7 mi
    3h 1m
    £40–58
  5. Fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    5h 23m
    £58–171
  6. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NCL - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dumbarton Centraltrain train
    6h 39m
    £66–198

Newcastle upon Tyne to Dumbarton by train

Calendar231Weekly Trains
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

You can take a train from Newcastle to Dumbarton Central via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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