Bus from Balloch (West Dunbartonshire) to Dumbarton

9 direct routes · 24–34 min · first bus 05:54, last bus 23:05 (weekdays).

Next buses to Dumbarton as of 07:34

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Balloch, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
206 First Greater Glasgow ~34 min 36 Sat 36 · Sun 9 06:56 18:39 Carrochan Crescent (after) St Mary's Way (opp) Alexandria & Bonhill
204 First Greater Glasgow ~30 min 24 Sat 22 · Sun 16 05:54 22:31 Lawrence Drive (After) St Mary's Way (before) Jamestown, Bonhill, Alexandria & Renton
205 First Greater Glasgow ~25 min 24 Sat 24 · Sun 16 06:15 23:05 Carrochan Crescent (after) St Mary's Way (before) Alexandria & Renton
915 Scottish Citylink ~7 min 8 Sat 8 · Sun 8 08:24 20:34 Lower Stoneymollan Road (near) Barloan Toll (after) —
926 Scottish Citylink ~7 min 5 Sat 6 · Sun 6 09:43 20:30 Lower Stoneymollan Road (near) Barloan Toll (after) —
976 Scottish Citylink ~7 min 5 Sat 5 · Sun 5 10:08 20:39 Lower Stoneymollan Road (near) Barloan Toll (after) —
E5 Ember ~7 min 4 Sat 4 · Sun 4 10:32 00:22 Lower Stoneymollan Road (near) Barloan Toll (after) —
E16 Ember ~7 min 4 Sat 4 · Sun 4 08:33 20:37 Lower Stoneymollan Road (near) Barloan Toll (after) —
1E First Greater Glasgow ~24 min 2 weekdays only 06:46 07:10 Lawrence Drive (After) Whiteford Avenue (opp) Jamestown & Bonhill

Times are for the first boarding point in Balloch on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.

The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 206 bus, 204 bus, 205 bus, 915 bus, 926 bus, 976 bus, E5 bus or E16 bus timetable.

5 of these 9 services are long-distance coaches — the fare cap and local bus passes apply to the buses here, but not to the coaches, which set their own fares.
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Balloch to Dumbarton?

9 routes run directly from Balloch to Dumbarton: the 206 (First Greater Glasgow), the 204 (First Greater Glasgow), the 205 (First Greater Glasgow), the 915 (Scottish Citylink), the 926 (Scottish Citylink), the 976 (Scottish Citylink), the E5 (Ember), the E16 (Ember), the 1E (First Greater Glasgow). The most frequent is the 206, 36 times each weekday — board at Carrochan Crescent (after) and get off at St Mary's Way (opp), about 34 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Balloch to Dumbarton?

Between 24 minutes on the 1E and 34 on the 206, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Alexandria, Bonhill on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Balloch to Dumbarton?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:54 and the last around 23:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Balloch to Dumbarton?

Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.

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