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How to get fromCastle Douglas to Airdrieby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Airdrie by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Partick to Airdrietrain train Balloch - Airdrie / ...
    4h 24m
    £38–62

  2. Drive  84.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Airdriecar car 84.8 mi
    1h 37m
    £22–31

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Motherwelltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Motherwell station to Cairnhill Roadbus bus 42A / ...
    4h 25m

  4. Bus, line 201 bus

    1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Stop 2 to Bank Streetbus bus 201
    5h 12m
    £25–35

Castle Douglas to Airdrie by bus and train

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Airdrie via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Partick in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Bank Street via Dumfries station, Stance 5, Stance 2, Bus Station, and Stop 2 in around 5h 12m.

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