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

The cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Douglas and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Swimming Pool and arriving at Princes Street via Dumfries station and Stance 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh?

The distance between Castle Douglas and Edinburgh is 153 miles. The road distance is 89.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Castle Douglas to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Castle Douglas to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Princes Street station.

Can I drive from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Douglas to Edinburgh is 90 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2837+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Castle Douglas to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 381 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 54m
Drive 89.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Edinburghcar 89.4 mi
2h
£22–32
Bus, line 381 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Crown Innbus 381
3. Take the train from Lockerbie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 54m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 4 to Princes Streetbus 101A / ...
5h 4m
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 Princes Streetbus
5h 30m

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Distance: 152.3 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Stance 4 to Princes Street 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 48m.

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