Rome2Rio

How to get fromPlymouth to Dumbartonby train, plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Dumbarton

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Plymouth to Dumbarton by train, plane, bus, or car

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 to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    5h 49m
    £93–218

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 8m
    £56–94

  3. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    9h 43m
    £215–358

  4. Drive 498.5 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Dumbartoncar car 498.5 mi
    8h 14m
    £122–175

  5. Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dumbarton Centraltrain train
    6h 46m
    £138–331

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dumbarton Centraltrain train
    7h 5m
    £127–275

  7. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NQY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dumbarton Centraltrain train
    8h 6m
    £91–283

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central
    11h 9m
    £338–471

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    15h 10m
    £100–247

Plymouth to Dumbarton by train

Calendar96Weekly Trains
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£215Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Plymouth to Dumbarton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 464.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Dumbarton Central via Birmingham New Street, Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Barloan Toll via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 8m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus 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