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

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There are 5 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Inverness 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 Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    7h 44m
    £53–90

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    7h 48m
    £109–202

  3. Drive 239.2 mi

    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Invernesscar car 239.2 mi
    4h 28m
    £59–84

  4. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    8h 23m
    £90–202

  5. 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 Lothian Roadbus bus 101
    3. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    9h 14m

Castle Douglas to Inverness by bus, train, and foot

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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 44m. 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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