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Dumbarton is a well connected town with options for all modes of transport.
Bus
There are 2 main bus operators in Dumbarton. Timetables might change over time, it's best to check the operator's app or website for up to date information.
First Bus
First Bus operate a few buses both within Dumbarton and to connecting areas, making it easy to get around just with the one operator.
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Timetables can be found on the First Bus app or on the First Bus website.
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The buses available within the town are the: 1A, 1B, 206 and 208.
McColls Buses
Buses operated by McColls can take you around Dumbarton and up the Vale of Leven to Balloch.
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Timetables can be found on the McColls Buses website.
The buses available are the: Route 206, 208 and 218.
Vale of Leven Hospital Bus
The bus that runs through Dumbarton toward the Vale of Leven Hospital is run by McColls Buses. This is the route 340.
Train
Dumbarton is helpfully served by 3 train stations: Dumbarton Central, Dumbarton East and Dalreoch. These are located in the centre, east and west of the town respectively.
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All stations sit on the same train lines. This means that each train passing through Dumbarton will always stop at each station. The lines go to Balloch, Oban and Helensburgh in the west and towards Glasgow, Airdrie and Edinburgh in the east.
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You can view timetables and live departures on the ScotRail app or on the ScotRail website.
Park and Ride
Each station in Dumbarton also benefits from a nearby dedicated Park and Ride service provided by West Dunbartonshire Council.
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The dedicated locations are: Dalreoch station, Dumbarton East station, Church Court and Strathleven Place.
Caledonian Sleeper
Travellers in Dumbarton can benefit from the town's connection to the Highland Sleeper line. This allows users to travel all the way down to London Euston - with many stops in between.
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Cycling
Dumbarton is a part of the National Route 7 cycle network which runs from Sunderland, England up to Inverness, Scotland.
The full route is 540 miles long and passes through stunning areas of beauty before reaching its end points.
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You can read more about the cycle route and access maps of the trail on the Sustrans website.
Electric vehicle charging
There are a few public EV charging locations throughout Dumbarton. You can check locations and availability on the Charge Place Scotland website.
Woodyard Road
The Woodyard Road car park has 3 rapid charging points and 2 standard charging points.
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You can check the location and availability on the Charge Place Scotland website.
Church Court
The Church Court park and ride car park has 2 fast charging points and 2 standard charging points.
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You can check the location and availability on the Charge Place Scotland website.
Parking
West Dunbartonshire Council operate a number of parking locations within Dumbarton. The council has a free parking policy. This means you don't have to pay to park in public car parks.
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There are around 900 available car parking spaces within the town.
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You can find the locations of the car parks as well as the number of spaces on the Parkopedia website.