Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Livingston

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Livingston by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 58m

  2. Drive 85.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Livingstoncar car 85.7 mi
    1h 44m
    £21–31

  3. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Deer Parkbus bus Uk090
    4h 20m
    £29–42

  4. Bus, train via Carlisle

    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 Haymarkettrain train
    4h 26m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Livingston Northtrain train Dalmuir - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 46m
    £49–94

  6. Bus

    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 Princes Street to Barclay Waybus bus N28 / ...
    6h 28m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Castle Douglas to Livingston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 118.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Deer Park via Dumfries station, Stance 5, Stance 2, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Livingston North via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Glasgow Central, Central Station Forecourt, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 4h 46m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers