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

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There are 5 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Ardrossan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 11 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 11
    3h 52m
    £32–54

  2. Drive 69.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Ardrossancar car 69.5 mi
    1h 23m
    £17–25

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
    4h 55m
    £49–91

  4. Bus, line 585 bus via Stranraer

    1. Take the bus from Royal Bank to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 923
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Roadbus bus 585
    5h 42m

  5. Bus, line 585 bus

    1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Loreburne Centre Stance 1bus bus 501
    2. Take the bus from Stance 3 to Castle Primary schoolbus bus 246
    3. Take the bus from Castle Primary school to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 43 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Roadbus bus 585
    6h 42m

Castle Douglas to Ardrossan by bus and train

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 93.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Ardrossan Town via Dumfries station, Dumfries, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Bank to Inches Road via Port Rodie and Ayr Bus Station in around 5h 42m.

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