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 bus via Dumfries station which costs £20 - £26 and takes 3h 54m.

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 - £28.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Douglas to East Kilbride station. However, there are services departing from Swimming Pool and arriving at Bus Station via Stance 2 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

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 103 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 bus which takes 3h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m 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 McCalls Coaches, depart from Swimming Pool 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 bus which takes 3h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Castle Douglas to East Kilbride bus arrive?

Castle Douglas to East Kilbride bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, arrive at Loreburne Centre Stance 1 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 1524+ 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 bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Loreburne Centre Stance 1bus 501
2. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Bus Stationbus X74
3h 53m
Drive 79.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castle Douglas to East Kilbridecar 79.5 mi
1h 37m
£20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 14m
£40–75
Bus via Dumfries station
1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Bus Stationbus X74
3h 54m
£20–26

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Distance: 102.3 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Bus Station via Loreburne Centre Stance 1, Stance 2, and Bus Station in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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