Bus from Glasgow to Dumbarton
8 direct routes · about 67 min · first bus 06:04, last bus 23:50 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:37, last bus 23:50.
Next buses to Dumbarton as of 18:20
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Glasgow, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | First Greater Glasgow | ~67 min | 50 | Sat 38 · Sun 23 | 06:04 | 23:50 | Argyle Street (before) | St Mary's Way (opp) | Clydebank, Bowling & Milton |
| 1 | First Greater Glasgow | ~62 min | 49 | Sat 37 · Sun 21 | 06:51 | 23:09 | Argyle Street (before) | St Mary's Way (opp) | Clydebank, Bowling & Milton |
| 915 | Scottish Citylink | ~39 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 06:40 | 18:20 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 56) | Barloan Toll (before) | Clydebank |
| 976 | Scottish Citylink | ~39 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 08:20 | 17:50 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 56) | Barloan Toll (before) | Clydebank |
| 926 | Scottish Citylink | ~21 min | 4 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 06:26 | 18:23 | Anniesland Cross (before) | Barloan Toll (before) | Clydebank |
| E16 | Ember | ~44 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 06:40 | 19:40 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57) | Barloan Toll (before) | Paisley |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · E5, 1E
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E5 | Ember | ~49 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 13:05 | 17:05 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57) | Barloan Toll (before) | Paisley |
| 1E | First Greater Glasgow | ~58 min | 2 | weekdays only | 16:54 | 17:35 | Argyle Street (before) | Whiteford Avenue (before) | Clydebank, Bowling & Milton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Glasgow 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 1A bus, 1 bus, 915 bus, 976 bus, 926 bus, E16 bus, E5 bus or 1E bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Glasgow to Dumbarton?
8 routes run directly from Glasgow to Dumbarton: the 1A (First Greater Glasgow), the 1 (First Greater Glasgow), the 915 (Scottish Citylink), the 976 (Scottish Citylink), the 926 (Scottish Citylink), the E16 (Ember), the E5 (Ember), the 1E (First Greater Glasgow). The most frequent is the 1A, 50 times each weekday — board at Argyle Street (before) and get off at St Mary's Way (opp), about 67 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Dumbarton?
Around 67 minutes on the 1A, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Clydebank, Bowling, Milton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Glasgow to Dumbarton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:04 and the last around 23:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glasgow 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.