What is the cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to Alloa?

The cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to Alloa is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to Alloa?

The fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to Alloa is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Douglas and Alloa?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Douglas to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Swimming Pool and arriving at Shillinghill via Dumfries station, Stance 2, Buchanan Bus Station and High Street Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Castle Douglas and Alloa?

No, there is no direct train from Castle Douglas to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Alloa via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Castle Douglas to Alloa?

The distance between Castle Douglas and Alloa is 131 miles. The road distance is 105.3 miles.

How do I travel from Castle Douglas to Alloa without a car?

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Alloa without a car is to bus and line 381 bus and train and line 51 bus which takes 4h 30m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Castle Douglas to Alloa?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Castle Douglas to Alloa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Douglas to Alloa bus from?

Castle Douglas to Alloa bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Stance 2 station.

Where do I catch the Castle Douglas to Alloa train from?

Castle Douglas to Alloa train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Train or bus from Castle Douglas to Alloa?

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Alloa is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Castle Douglas to Alloa bus arrive?

Castle Douglas to Alloa bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Castle Douglas to Alloa train arrive?

Castle Douglas to Alloa train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Castle Douglas to Alloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Douglas to Alloa is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Castle Douglas to Alloa.

Where can I stay near Alloa?

There are 762+ hotels available in Alloa.

Castle Douglas to Alloa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 381 bus

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

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Bus, line 381 bus, train, line 51 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Crown Innbus 381
3. Take the train from Lockerbie to Stirlingtrain
4. Take the bus from Stance A to Shillinghillbus 51
4h 30m
Drive 104.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Alloacar 104.7 mi
2h 8m
£26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
4h 35m
£54–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
5h 4m
£31–44

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Distance: 130.3 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Alloa via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Shillinghill via Dumfries station, Stance 5, Stance 2, Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 5h 4m.

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