There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Castle Douglas by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 7m£69–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus X74
6h 51m£45–66Drive 205.8 mi
- Drive from Aberdeen to Castle Douglascar 205.8 mi
3h 50m£51–73Train via Carlisle
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
6h 55m£87–181Bus via Edinburgh
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus 101A / ...
8h 54m
Aberdeen to Castle Douglas by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Castle Douglas is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Castle Douglas is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Castle Douglas. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Royal Bank via Buchanan Bus Station and Stance 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Castle Douglas. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Lockerbie via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Aberdeen and Castle Douglas is 233 miles. The road distance is 207 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Castle Douglas without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £65 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Aberdeen to Castle Douglas, including transfers.
Aberdeen to Castle Douglas bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Castle Douglas train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Castle Douglas is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Castle Douglas, Scotland?
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Royal Bank via Haymarket, Lockerbie, Hall, and Stance 5 in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Royal Bank via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, and Stance 5 in around 6h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Aberdeen to Castle Douglas bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Castle Douglas train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Castle Douglas is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Aberdeen to Castle Douglas.
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