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

The cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to Lanark is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to Lanark is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Douglas and Lanark?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Douglas to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Swimming Pool and arriving at Hunters Close via Stance 2 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Castle Douglas to Lanark?

The distance between Castle Douglas and Lanark is 111 miles. The road distance is 69 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Lanark without a car is to bus and line 381 bus and train which takes 3h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Castle Douglas to Lanark, including transfers.

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

Castle Douglas to Lanark bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, depart from Swimming Pool station.

Where does the Castle Douglas to Lanark bus arrive?

Castle Douglas to Lanark bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, arrive at Loreburne Centre Stance 1 station.

Can I drive from Castle Douglas to Lanark?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Douglas to Lanark is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Castle Douglas to Lanark.

Where can I stay near Lanark?

There are 308+ hotels available in Lanark.

Castle Douglas to Lanark - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 381 bus

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

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Bus, line 381 bus, train
best
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 Motherwelltrain
4. Take the train from Motherwell to Lanarktrain
3h 53m
Drive 68.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Lanarkcar 68.6 mi
1h 22m
£17–25
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Loreburne Centre Stance 1bus 501
2. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Bus Stationbus X74
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hunters Closebus 41 / ...
4h 20m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Loreburne Centre Stance 1bus 501
2. Take the bus from Stance 4 to John Streetbus 101A / ...
4h 40m

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Distance: 109.9 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Hunters Close via Loreburne Centre Stance 1, Stance 2, and Bus Station in around 4h 20m.

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