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Trip Overview

The average bus between Fort William and Castle Douglas takes 8h 29m and the fastest bus takes 6h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Fort William 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.

8h 29m
Duration
202 mi
Distance
£41
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Fort William to Castle Douglas bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Fort William and Castle Douglas. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Castle Douglas at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandMcCalls Coaches8h 49m • 2 changes
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    EmberStagecoach West ScotlandMcCalls Coaches10h 37m • 2 changes
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    EmberStagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches12h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches7h 45m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandDGC Buses6h 29m • 2 changes
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    EmberStagecoach West ScotlandMcCalls Coaches7h 21m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandMcCalls Coaches8h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches7h 45m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandDGC Buses6h 29m • 2 changes
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    EmberStagecoach West ScotlandMcCalls Coaches7h 21m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandMcCalls Coaches8h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches7h 45m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandMcCalls Coaches7h 28m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandMcCalls Coaches8h 4m • 2 changes
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    EmberStagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches6h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches6h 4m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches6h 24m • 2 changes
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    EmberStagecoach West ScotlandMcCalls Coaches12h 52m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    EmberStagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches12h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches7h 45m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandDGC Buses6h 29m • 2 changes
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    EmberStagecoach West ScotlandMcCalls Coaches7h 21m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandMcCalls Coaches8h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches7h 45m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandDGC Buses6h 29m • 2 changes
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    EmberStagecoach West ScotlandMcCalls Coaches7h 21m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandMcCalls Coaches8h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fort William 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 Fort William to Castle Douglas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 202.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Castle Douglas, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Royal Bank via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, and Stance 5 in around 6h 35m.

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