The average bus between Castle Douglas and Balloch takes 6h 28m and the fastest bus takes 4h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Castle Douglas to Balloch. 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 4 hours between Castle Douglas and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castle Douglas is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Balloch at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Loreburne Centre Stance 1 and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Castle Douglas to Balloch? 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 Castle Douglas to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Castle Douglas station and arriving at Balloch station via Loreburne Centre Stance 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Castle Douglas to Balloch bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, depart from Swimming Pool station.
Castle Douglas to Balloch bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Castle Douglas and Balloch is 125.2 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Loreburne Centre Stance 1, Stance 2, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 42m.