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How to get fromCastle Douglas to Fort Williamby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    7h 17m
    £34–47

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    8h 16m
    £77–127

  3. Drive  182.2 mi

    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Fort Williamcar car 182.2 mi
    3h 39m
    £46–66

  4. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Loreburne Centre Stance 1bus bus 501
    2. Take the bus from Stance 4 to Princes Streetbus bus 101
    3. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus
    9h 58m

Castle Douglas to Fort William by bus, train, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Castle Douglas, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Bus Station via Dumfries station, Stance 5, Stance 2, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Fort William via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 16m.

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