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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    7h 7m
    £78–131

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Airporttrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk076 / ...
    7h 43m
    £55–89

  3. Drive  243.5 mi

    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Birminghamcar car 243.5 mi
    4h 7m
    £62–89

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    6h 7m
    £60–143

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hall to Broadacre Housebus bus 382
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    9h 49m

  6. Bus, line 381 bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Crown Innbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    6h 27m

Castle Douglas to Birmingham by bus and train

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Castle Douglas, Scotland and Birmingham, England?

You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Birmingham New Street via Dumfries station, Dumfries, and Carlisle in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Birmingham Coach Station via Dumfries station, Crown Inn, Hall, Broadacre House, and Bus Station in around 9h 49m.

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