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How to get fromStranraer to Dumbartonby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Dumbarton by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Ayr

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train Stranraer - Ayr / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 25m
    £44–72

  2. Bus via Risk Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Howard Street to Risk Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    4h 10m
    £10–14

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barloan Tollbus bus 915 / ...
    3h 58m
    £17–33

  4. Drive  96.5 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Dumbartoncar car 96.5 mi
    1h 56m
    £24–35

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    3h 50m
    £44–71

Stranraer to Dumbarton by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 113.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Dumbarton Central via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Barloan Toll via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 58m.

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