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How to get from Greenock to Dumbarton by train?

By train

To get from Greenock to Dumbarton in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Greenock Central station to Glasgow Central station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Dumbarton Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Greenock Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Greenock Central
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Balloch
  • 5
    Ride to train station Dumbarton Central
    Ride to train station
    Dumbarton Central
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Greenock to Dumbarton in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 901 bus from Terrace Road, Greenock station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 926 bus and finally take the 1A bus from Bellsmyre Avenue, Bellsmyre station to Poplar Road, Dumbarton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 901901
Bus - 926926
Bus - 1A1A
Walk to Dumbarton
Leaves from Terrace Road, Greenock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terrace Road, Greenock
    ID 6130157
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903766
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903771
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 926926
    Wait for bus
    926
    Campbeltown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barloan Toll, Dumbarton
    ID 6080321
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bellsmyre Avenue, Bellsmyre
    ID 6080355
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1A1A
    Wait for bus
    1A
    Balloch
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Poplar Road, Dumbarton
    ID 6080332
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dumbarton
    Walk to
    Dumbarton
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Greenock to Dumbarton

The distance between Greenock, Scotland and Dumbarton, Scotland is approximately 37.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Greenock 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 Greenock

Greenock is located at Cathcart Square, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Cross Shore Street, Greenock.

Train stations close to Greenock:

  • Cartsdyke
  • Whinhill
  • Drumfrochar

Bus stations close to Greenock:

  • Cross Shore Street, Greenock
  • Terrace Road, Greenock
  • Shaw Place, Greenock

Public transport stations close to Dumbarton, Scotland

Dumbarton is located at Dumbarton, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is St Mary's Way, Dumbarton.

Train stations close to Dumbarton:

  • Dumbarton Central
  • Langbank

Bus stations close to Dumbarton:

  • St Mary's Way, Dumbarton
  • Riverside Lane, Dumbarton
  • Crosslet Road, Dumbarton

By bus

To get from Greenock to Dumbarton in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 901 bus from Terrace Road, Greenock station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 926 bus and finally take the 1A bus from Bellsmyre Avenue, Bellsmyre station to Poplar Road, Dumbarton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 901901
Bus - 926926
Bus - 1A1A
Walk to Dumbarton
Leaves from Terrace Road, Greenock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terrace Road, Greenock
    ID 6130157
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903766
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903771
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 926926
    Wait for bus
    926
    Campbeltown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barloan Toll, Dumbarton
    ID 6080321
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bellsmyre Avenue, Bellsmyre
    ID 6080355
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1A1A
    Wait for bus
    1A
    Balloch
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Poplar Road, Dumbarton
    ID 6080332
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dumbarton
    Walk to
    Dumbarton
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line 926, Bus line 1A.

  • Is there a direct train between Greenock and Dumbarton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Greenock to Dumbarton?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Greenock to Dumbarton by train?

    The total travel time between Greenock in Greenock and Dumbarton in Scotland by train is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Greenock to get to Dumbarton?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Greenock Central station near Greenock in Greenock.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Greenock and Dumbarton?

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

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