What is the cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to East Kilbride?

The cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to East Kilbride is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to East Kilbride?

The fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to East Kilbride is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Douglas and East Kilbride?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Douglas to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Swimming Pool and arriving at St Brides Church via Dumfries station, Stance 2 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Castle Douglas and East Kilbride?

No, there is no direct train from Castle Douglas to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at East Kilbride via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Castle Douglas to East Kilbride?

The distance between Castle Douglas and East Kilbride is 112 miles. The road distance is 80 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to East Kilbride without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £35 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Castle Douglas to East Kilbride?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Castle Douglas to East Kilbride, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Douglas to East Kilbride bus from?

Castle Douglas to East Kilbride bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Stance 2 station.

Where do I catch the Castle Douglas to East Kilbride train from?

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

Train or bus from Castle Douglas to East Kilbride?

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to East Kilbride is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Castle Douglas to East Kilbride bus arrive?

Castle Douglas to East Kilbride bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Castle Douglas to East Kilbride train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castle Douglas to East Kilbride?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Douglas to East Kilbride is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Castle Douglas to East Kilbride.

Where can I stay near East Kilbride?

There are 1498+ hotels available in East Kilbride.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 14m
£36–58
Drive 79.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castle Douglas to East Kilbridecar 79.5 mi
1h 37m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Bus Stationbus X74
4h 28m
£23–31
Bus, train, line 201 bus
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Motherwelltrain
3. Take the bus from Milton Street to St Brides Churchbus 201
4h 28m

Castle Douglas to East Kilbride by bus and train

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Distance: 111 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Castle Douglas, Scotland and East Kilbride, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Stance 2 to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £20–26 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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