The average bus between Ayr and Castle Douglas takes 5h 34m and the fastest bus takes 4h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr 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 every 2 hours between Ayr and Castle Douglas. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Castle Douglas at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ayr 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 Ayr to Castle Douglas. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Castle Douglas station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Ayr to Castle Douglas bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Castle Douglas bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Stance 2 station.
The distance between Ayr and Castle Douglas is 73.3 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Royal Bank via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, and Stance 5 in around 4h 33m.