The average bus between Castle Douglas and Tarbert takes 10h 3m and the fastest bus takes 7h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Castle Douglas to Tarbert. 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 Castle Douglas and Tarbert. 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 Tarbert at 12:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Loreburne Centre Stance 1 and take an average of 10h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 36m • 2 changes


7h 16m • 2 changes


8h 5m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 48m • 2 changes


7h 36m • 2 changes


7h 16m • 2 changes


8h 5m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 48m • 2 changes


7h 36m • 2 changes


7h 16m • 2 changes


8h 5m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 48m • 2 changes


7h 36m • 2 changes


7h 16m • 2 changes


8h 5m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 48m • 2 changes


7h 36m • 2 changes


7h 16m • 2 changes


7h 31m • 2 changes


8h 5m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Castle Douglas to Tarbert? 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 Tarbert. However, there are services departing from Castle Douglas station and arriving at Tarbert station via Loreburne Centre Stance 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
Castle Douglas to Tarbert bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, depart from Swimming Pool station.
Castle Douglas to Tarbert bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, arrive at Bus Terminal station.
The distance between Castle Douglas and Tarbert is 139 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Bus Terminal via Loreburne Centre Stance 1, Stance 2, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 48m.