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

The cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to Inverness is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to Inverness is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Douglas and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Douglas to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Swimming Pool and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Dumfries station, Stance 2 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Castle Douglas and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Castle Douglas to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Inverness via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Castle Douglas to Inverness?

The distance between Castle Douglas and Inverness is 272 miles. The road distance is 240.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Inverness without a car is to bus which takes 7h 47m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Castle Douglas to Inverness, including transfers.

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

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

Where do I catch the Castle Douglas to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Castle Douglas to Inverness?

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Inverness is to bus which takes 7h 47m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £180 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Castle Douglas to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Castle Douglas to Inverness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castle Douglas to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Douglas to Inverness is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Castle Douglas to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1378+ hotels available in Inverness.

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1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
7h 47m
£53–90
Train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
7h 48m
£102–172
Drive 239.2 mi
1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Invernesscar 239.2 mi
4h 28m
£60–86
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 20m
£82–167
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Loreburne Centre Stance 1bus 501
2. Take the bus from Stance 4 to Lothian Roadbus 101
3. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
9h 14m

Castle Douglas to Inverness by bus

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Distance: 270.5 mi
Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Bus Station Stance 3 via Dumfries station, Stance 5, Stance 2, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Inverness via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 48m.

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