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How to get from Greenock to Dumbarton by bus and train?

From Greenock to Dumbarton by bus and train

To get from Greenock to Dumbarton in Dumbarton, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 531 bus from Terrace Road, Greenock station to Coronation Park, Port Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Dumbarton Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 531531
Bus - 901901
Train - SCOTRAIL
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
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 531531
    Wait for bus
    531
    Slaemuir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coronation Park, Port Glasgow
    ID 6130100
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cathedral Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090109
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Helensburgh Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dumbarton Central
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dumbarton
    Walk to
    Dumbarton
    High Street
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Greenock to Dumbarton by bus

To get from Greenock to Dumbarton in Dumbarton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 531 bus from Terrace Road, Greenock station to Coronation Park, Port Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the 1B bus from James Watt Street, Glasgow station to Quay Street, Dumbarton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 531531
Bus - 901901
Bus - 1B1B
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
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 531531
    Wait for bus
    531
    Slaemuir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coronation Park, Port Glasgow
    ID 6130100
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blythswood Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090189
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    James Watt Street, Glasgow
    ID 609042
    340 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1B1B
    Wait for bus
    1B
    Helensburgh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quay Street, Dumbarton
    ID 6080630
    58 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dumbarton
    Walk to
    Dumbarton
    High Street
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Greenock to Dumbarton

The distance between Greenock, Dumbarton and Dumbarton, Dumbarton is approximately 57.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Greenock to Dumbarton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dumbarton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Greenock

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

Train stations close to Greenock:

  • Greenock Central
  • Greenock West
  • Whinhill

Bus stations close to Greenock:

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

Public transport stations close to Dumbarton, Dumbarton

Dumbarton is located at High Street, Dumbarton and the nearest public transport station is St Patricks Church Hall, Dumbarton.

Train stations close to Dumbarton:

  • Langbank
  • Dumbarton Central

Bus stations close to Dumbarton:

  • St Patricks Church Hall, Dumbarton
  • Bankend Road, Dumbarton
  • Townend Road, Dumbarton

From Greenock to Dumbarton by bus

To get from Greenock to Dumbarton in Dumbarton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 531 bus from Terrace Road, Greenock station to Coronation Park, Port Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the 1B bus from James Watt Street, Glasgow station to Quay Street, Dumbarton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 531531
Bus - 901901
Bus - 1B1B
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
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 531531
    Wait for bus
    531
    Slaemuir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coronation Park, Port Glasgow
    ID 6130100
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blythswood Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090189
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    James Watt Street, Glasgow
    ID 609042
    340 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1B1B
    Wait for bus
    1B
    Helensburgh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quay Street, Dumbarton
    ID 6080630
    58 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dumbarton
    Walk to
    Dumbarton
    High Street
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 531, Bus line 901, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 531, Bus line 901, Bus line 1B.

  • Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Dumbarton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Greenock to Dumbarton?

    The 531 bus line goes from Terrace Road, Greenock station near Greenock in Greenock to Slaemuir station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Slaemuir station near Dumbarton in Dumbarton.

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

    The total travel time between Greenock in Greenock and Dumbarton in Dumbarton by bus and train is about 1 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 531 bus from the Terrace Road, Greenock stop near Greenock in Greenock.

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

    Get off the bus at the Slaemuir station, which is closest to Dumbarton in Dumbarton.

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