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

The cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to Bathgate is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to Bathgate is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Douglas and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Douglas to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Swimming Pool and arriving at Council Offices via Dumfries station, Stance 4 and Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Castle Douglas and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from Castle Douglas to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Bathgate via Carlisle and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Castle Douglas to Bathgate?

The distance between Castle Douglas and Bathgate is 123 miles. The road distance is 85.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Bathgate without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 4m and costs .

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

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

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

Castle Douglas to Bathgate bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Stance 4 station.

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

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

Train or bus from Castle Douglas to Bathgate?

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Bathgate is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 32m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Castle Douglas to Bathgate bus arrive?

Castle Douglas to Bathgate bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Lothian Road station.

Where does the Castle Douglas to Bathgate train arrive?

Castle Douglas to Bathgate train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Castle Douglas to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Douglas to Bathgate is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Castle Douglas to Bathgate.

Where can I stay near Bathgate?

There are 726+ hotels available in Bathgate.

Castle Douglas to Bathgate - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus 500 / ...
2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 4m
Drive 85 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Bathgatecar 85 mi
1h 44m
£21–31
Bus, train via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Loreburne Centre Stance 1bus 501
2. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgatetrain
4h 57m
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 32m
£50–98
Train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgatetrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
4h 38m
£43–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 4 to Lothian Roadbus 101A / ...
2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Council Officesbus X18 / ...
5h 54m

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Distance: 122.2 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Bathgate via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Carlisle, and Haymarket in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Council Offices via Dumfries station, Stance 4, Lothian Road, and Shandwick Place in around 5h 54m.

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