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

The cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to Dollar is to train and bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 21m.

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 £26 - £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 Cafe at No.44 via Dumfries station, Stance 2, Buchanan Bus Stn and Police Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

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 145 miles. The road distance is 107.8 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 Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Stance 2 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 and line 325 bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Castle Douglas to Dollar bus arrive?

Castle Douglas to Dollar bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 796+ 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
£48–77
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Larberttrain
2. Take the bus from Forth Valley Royal Hospital to Cafe at No.44bus H2
6h 21m
£19–32
Drive 107.1 mi
1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Dollarcar 107.1 mi
2h 11m
£27–39
Bus, line 325 bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dunblane Police Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Police Station to Cafe at No.44bus 325
7h 13m
£32–48

Castle Douglas to Dollar by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 143.7 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 Cafe at No.44 via Dumfries station, Stance 5, Stance 2, Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, Dunblane Police Station, and Police Station in around 7h 13m.

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