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There are 7 ways to get from Bristol to Castle Douglas by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    8h 11m
    £116–188

  2. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 32m
    £61–162

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    11h 14m
    £62–100

  4. Drive  324.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Castle Douglascar car 324.8 mi
    5h 27m
    £82–118

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    13h 11m
    £68–105

  6. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 57m
    £65–154

  7. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    8h 9m
    £83–189

Bristol to Castle Douglas by train and bus

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Castle Douglas, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Royal Bank via Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, Dumfries, and Dumfries station in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Royal Bank via Millennium Point, Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, and Stance 5 in around 13h 11m.

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