The average bus between Ardrossan and Castle Douglas takes 6h 50m and the fastest bus takes 4h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ardrossan to Castle Douglas. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Ardrossan and Castle Douglas. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Castle Douglas at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ardrossan to Castle Douglas? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ardrossan to Castle Douglas. However, there are services departing from Hill Street station and arriving at Stance 2 station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Ardrossan to Castle Douglas bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Hill Street station.
Ardrossan to Castle Douglas bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Stance 2 station.
The distance between Ardrossan and Castle Douglas is 95.9 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a bus from Hill Street to Royal Bank via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, and Stance 5 in around 5h 21m.