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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Fort William to Dumbarton
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
103 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fort William to Dumbarton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fort William to Dumbarton will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 4 trains that leave Fort William for Dumbarton every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 103 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Fort William to Dumbarton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fort William to Dumbarton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 103 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£38 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Fort William to Dumbarton train times
The table below shows live departures for Fort William to Dumbarton trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:37 Fort William | 3h15 | 20:52 Dumbarton Central | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:50 Fort William | 3h48 | 23:38 Dumbarton Central | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 4 December | |||||
| 07:44 Fort William | 3h14 | 10:58 Dumbarton Central | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:40 Fort William | 3h19 | 14:59 Dumbarton Central | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fort William to Dumbarton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Fort William to Dumbarton run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 18:52. The fastest train covers the 103 km distance in 3h 19m.
Distance 103 km |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 19m |
First train 05:47 |
Last train 18:52 |
Train companies: ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper from Fort William to Dumbarton trainsScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Fort William and Dumbarton from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Fort William to Dumbarton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fort William to Dumbarton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dumbarton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Fort William and Dumbarton
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Shopping
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Lost and Found Office
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:45 Sunday 16:30 - 20:00 Summer opening hours Sundays 09:30 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets have a restricted capacity. The toilets are located on the Main Concourse. Available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 00:00 Sunday 08:10 - 23:10
- Car Park: Strathleven Place
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Steep ramps up to platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on Platform 1. Available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Station Road
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