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Cardiff to Castle Douglas buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Castle Douglas takes 18h 16m and the fastest bus takes 14h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

18h 16m
Duration
511 mi
Distance
Twice daily
Frequency

Cardiff to Castle Douglas bus times

Buses run twice daily between Cardiff and Castle Douglas. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Castle Douglas at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 18h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach West ScotlandMcCalls Coaches14h 54m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches22h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach West ScotlandMcCalls Coaches14h 54m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches22h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach West ScotlandMcCalls Coaches14h 54m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches22h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach West ScotlandMcCalls Coaches14h 54m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches22h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach West ScotlandMcCalls Coaches15h 59m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches18h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach West ScotlandMcCalls Coaches15h 49m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach West ScotlandMcCalls Coaches18h 58m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Castle Douglas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 511.2 mi
  • Duration: 18h 16m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Castle Douglas, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Royal Bank via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Stance 2, and Stance 5 in around 14h 58m.

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