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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
    6h 3m
    £56–104

  2. Drive 107.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Dollarcar car 107.1 mi
    2h 11m
    £27–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    6h 40m
    £31–44

  4. Bus, line 381 bus, train, line 23 bus

    1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Crown Innbus bus 381
    3. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the bus from Haymarket to Kinross Park and Ridebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Ochil Armsbus bus 23
    6h 50m

Castle Douglas to Dollar by bus and train

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, Glasgow Queen Street, Alloa, and Shillinghill in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Manse Road via Dumfries station, Stance 5, Stance 2, Buchanan Bus Station, and North Approach Road in around 6h 40m.

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