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Dumbarton to Manchester Piccadilly train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Dumbarton to Manchester Piccadilly, starting from £15.50 and averaging £23.10. The entire journey takes no more than 4h 11m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
16:11 4h 17m, No direct Dumbarton East	20:28 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
16:11 5h 15m, No direct Dumbarton East	21:26 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
16:40 4h 18m, No direct Dumbarton East	20:58 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
16:40 4h 46m, No direct Dumbarton East	21:26 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
17:42 4h 33m, No direct Dumbarton East	22:15 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
18:13 5h 12m, No direct Dumbarton East	23:25 Paris	Find Tickets

Dumbarton to Manchester Piccadilly train route details

First train

06:11

Last train

23:49

Departure station

Dumbarton

Arrival station

Manchester Piccadilly

Journey time

4h 11m

Distance

313 km

Price

£15.50*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Dumbarton to Manchester Piccadilly

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Dumbarton to Manchester Piccadilly. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Dumbarton to Manchester Piccadilly, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Dumbarton to Manchester Piccadilly ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

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Dumbarton to Manchester Piccadilly train prices and times

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