How to get from Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle by train?

From Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle by train

To get from Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle in Dumbarton, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh 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 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Dumbarton Castle
Leaves from Edinburgh

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
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    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Oban
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dumbarton Central
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dumbarton Castle
    Walk to
    Dumbarton Castle
    Castle Road
    1.71 km • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle by and bus

To get from Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle in Dumbarton, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: take the 900 from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 1A bus from James Watt Street, Glasgow station to White Avenue, Silverton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Walk to
900500
Bus - 500500
Bus - 1A1A
Walk to Dumbarton Castle
Leaves from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Princes Street (West), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243655
    700 m • 10 min
  • 2
    undefined - 900500
    Wait for
    900
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903765
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903762
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Glasgow Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Campbell Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090191
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    James Watt Street, Glasgow
    ID 609042
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1A1A
    Wait for bus
    1A
    Balloch
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    White Avenue, Silverton
    ID 6080318
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dumbarton Castle
    Walk to
    Dumbarton Castle
    Castle Road
    1.76 km • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle

The distance between Edinburgh, Dumbarton and Dumbarton Castle, Dumbarton is approximately 106.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dumbarton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Dumbarton and the nearest public transport station is Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Dumbarton Castle, Dumbarton

Dumbarton Castle is located at Castle Road, Dumbarton and the nearest public transport station is Risk Street, Dumbarton.

Train stations close to Dumbarton Castle:

  • Dumbarton East
  • Dumbarton Central
  • Langbank

Bus stations close to Dumbarton Castle:

  • Risk Street, Dumbarton
  • Quay Street, Dumbarton
  • Buchanan Street, Dumbarton

Related Routes

From Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle by and bus

To get from Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle in Dumbarton, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: take the 900 from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 1A bus from James Watt Street, Glasgow station to White Avenue, Silverton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Walk to
900500
Bus - 500500
Bus - 1A1A
Walk to Dumbarton Castle
Leaves from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Princes Street (West), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243655
    700 m • 10 min
  • 2
    undefined - 900500
    Wait for
    900
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903765
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903762
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Glasgow Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Campbell Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090191
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    James Watt Street, Glasgow
    ID 609042
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1A1A
    Wait for bus
    1A
    Balloch
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    White Avenue, Silverton
    ID 6080318
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dumbarton Castle
    Walk to
    Dumbarton Castle
    Castle Road
    1.76 km • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle?

    The alternative route takes 181 minutes, using Bus line 900, Bus line 500, Bus line 1A.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Dumbarton Castle?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Dumbarton Castle?

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

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Dumbarton Castle in Dumbarton by train is about 1 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

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

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