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How to get fromCastle Douglas to Hamiltonby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain train
    3h 26m

  2. Drive 78.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Hamiltoncar car 78.2 mi
    1h 27m
    £19–28

  3. Bus, line 381 bus, train

    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 Motherwelltrain train
    3h 30m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Bus Stationbus bus X74
    3h 53m

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  • Distance: 140.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Bus Station via Dumfries station, Statue, Stance 5, and Stance 2 in around 3h 53m.

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