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

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  1. Bus, train, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Forfar South to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the subway from Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station to Partick SPT Subway Stationsubway subway Sub
    4. Take the train from Partick to Dumbarton Centraltrain train
    3h 31m
    £41–72

  2. Line 20 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Council Offices to Bus Stationbus bus 20C / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barloan Tollbus bus 915 / ...
    3h 32m
    £17–37

  3. Drive  94.8 mi

    1. Drive from Forfar to Dumbartoncar car 94.8 mi
    1h 52m
    £24–34

  4. Line 20 bus, bus, line 757 bus

    1. Take the bus from Council Offices to Bus Stationbus bus 20C / ...
    2. Take the bus from Overgate to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to French Streetbus bus 757
    4. Take the bus from Swindon Street to Risk Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    4h 40m
    £23–34

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Forfar to Haymarketbus bus Ember
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dumbarton Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
    4h 48m
    £32–54

Forfar to Dumbarton by bus, foot, train, and subway

Calendar140Weekly Services
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 111.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Barloan Toll via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 32m.

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