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

The cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to Dollar is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to Dollar is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Douglas and Dollar?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Douglas to Dollar. However, there are services departing from Swimming Pool and arriving at Ochil Arms via Dumfries station, Stance 4, Queensferry Street and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Castle Douglas and Dollar?

No, there is no direct train from Castle Douglas to Dollar. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Alloa via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Castle Douglas to Dollar?

The distance between Castle Douglas and Dollar is 146 miles. The road distance is 107.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Dollar without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Castle Douglas to Dollar, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Castle Douglas to Dollar?

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Dollar is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Castle Douglas to Dollar bus arrive?

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

Where does the Castle Douglas to Dollar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castle Douglas to Dollar?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Douglas to Dollar is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Castle Douglas to Dollar.

Where can I stay near Dollar?

There are 789+ hotels available in Dollar.

Castle Douglas to Dollar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
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
6h 4m
£48–78
Drive 107.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Dollarcar 107.1 mi
2h 11m
£27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 4 to Lothian Roadbus 101A / ...
2. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Park and Ridebus M92 / ...
7h 28m
Bus 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 bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Mariner Centrebus X37 / ...
7h 56m

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Distance: 145.5 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Cafe at No.44 via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Alloa, and Shillinghill in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Ochil Arms via Dumfries station, Stance 4, Lothian Road, Queensferry Street, and Park and Ride in around 7h 28m.

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