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How to get from Arbroath to Dumbarton by train?

From Arbroath to Dumbarton by train

To get from Arbroath to Dumbarton in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Arbroath station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Dumbarton Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Arbroath

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Arbroath
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    110 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Oban
  • 5
    Ride to train station Dumbarton Central
    Ride to train station
    Dumbarton Central
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Arbroath to Dumbarton by bus

To get from Arbroath to Dumbarton in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X7 bus from Bus Station, Arbroath station to Bus Station, Dundee City Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M9 bus and finally take the 926 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Barloan Toll, Dumbarton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min.

230min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X7X7
Bus - M9M9
Bus - 926926
Walk to Dumbarton
Leaves from Bus Station, Arbroath

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Arbroath
    ID 6490IM1737
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X7X7
    Wait for bus
    X7
    Dundee City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400L00040
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seagate Bus Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640012256
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    105 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903771
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 926926
    Wait for bus
    926
    Campbeltown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barloan Toll, Dumbarton
    ID 6080321
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dumbarton
    Walk to
    Dumbarton
    0.72 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Arbroath to Dumbarton

The distance between Arbroath, Scotland and Dumbarton, Scotland is approximately 115.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arbroath to Dumbarton by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Arbroath

Arbroath is located at Arbroath, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, Arbroath.

Train stations close to Arbroath:

  • Arbroath

Bus stations close to Arbroath:

  • Bus Station, Arbroath
  • Abbeygate Centre, Arbroath
  • Crown Inn, Arbroath

Public transport stations close to Dumbarton, Scotland

Dumbarton is located at Dumbarton, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Poplar Road, Dumbarton.

Train stations close to Dumbarton:

  • Dumbarton Central
  • Langbank

Bus stations close to Dumbarton:

  • Poplar Road, Dumbarton
  • Townend Road, Dumbarton
  • Bankend Road, Dumbarton

From Arbroath to Dumbarton by bus

To get from Arbroath to Dumbarton in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X7 bus from Bus Station, Arbroath station to Bus Station, Dundee City Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M9 bus and finally take the 926 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Barloan Toll, Dumbarton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min.

230min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X7X7
Bus - M9M9
Bus - 926926
Walk to Dumbarton
Leaves from Bus Station, Arbroath

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Arbroath
    ID 6490IM1737
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X7X7
    Wait for bus
    X7
    Dundee City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400L00040
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seagate Bus Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640012256
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    105 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903771
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 926926
    Wait for bus
    926
    Campbeltown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barloan Toll, Dumbarton
    ID 6080321
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dumbarton
    Walk to
    Dumbarton
    0.72 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arbroath to Dumbarton?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arbroath to Dumbarton?

    The alternative route takes 230 minutes, using Bus line X7, Bus line M9, Bus line 926.

  • Is there a direct train between Arbroath and Dumbarton in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Arbroath to Dumbarton in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Arbroath station near Arbroath to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Glasgow Queen Street station near Dumbarton in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Arbroath to Dumbarton in Scotland by train?

    The total travel time between Arbroath and Dumbarton in Scotland by train is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Arbroath to get to Dumbarton in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Arbroath station near Arbroath in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Arbroath and Dumbarton in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street station, which is closest to Dumbarton in Scotland.

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