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How to get fromCastle Douglas to Aberdeenby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Aberdeen by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    7h 9m
    £87–151

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    7h 51m
    £45–65

  3. Drive  205.4 mi

    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Aberdeencar car 205.4 mi
    3h 52m
    £51–74

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane GLA - ABZ
    8h 20m
    £134–303

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    7h 9m
    £82–161

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Stance 4 to Princes Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    9h 19m

Castle Douglas to Aberdeen by bus, train, and foot

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Castle Douglas, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Aberdeen via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Union Square Bus Station via Dumfries station, Stance 5, Stance 2, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 51m.

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