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Garelochhead to Dumbarton train prices and times

Planning a journey from Garelochhead to Dumbarton? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €7.58, with average prices for this route around €7.58. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
07:30 28m, Direct Garelochhead	07:58 Dumbarton Central	Find Tickets
10:32 26m, Direct Garelochhead	10:58 Dumbarton Central	Find Tickets
11:04 26m, Direct Garelochhead	11:30 Dumbarton Central	Find Tickets
14:31 28m, Direct Garelochhead	14:59 Dumbarton Central	Find Tickets
16:49 24m, Direct Garelochhead	17:13 Dumbarton Central	Find Tickets
20:28 24m, Direct Garelochhead	20:52 Paris	Find Tickets

Garelochhead to Dumbarton train route details

First train

07:30

Last train

23:10

Departure station

Garelochhead

Arrival station

Dumbarton

Journey time

24m

Distance

22 km

Price

€7.58*

Train Operators

Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Garelochhead to Dumbarton

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Garelochhead to Dumbarton can result in significant cost savings.

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 involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Garelochhead to Dumbarton, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Garelochhead to Dumbarton ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Garelochhead to Dumbarton more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Garelochhead to Dumbarton train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Garelochhead to Dumbarton train prices and times

Garelochhead to Dumbarton train route details