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

The cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to Stirling is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to Stirling is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Douglas and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Douglas to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Swimming Pool and arriving at Islamic Centre via Dumfries station, Stance 2 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Castle Douglas and Stirling?

No, there is no direct train from Castle Douglas to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Stirling via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Castle Douglas to Stirling?

The distance between Castle Douglas and Stirling is 123 miles. The road distance is 106 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Stirling without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Castle Douglas to Stirling, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Castle Douglas to Stirling?

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Stirling is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs £28 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Castle Douglas to Stirling bus arrive?

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

Where does the Castle Douglas to Stirling train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castle Douglas to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Douglas to Stirling is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Castle Douglas to Stirling.

Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 621+ hotels available in Stirling.

Castle Douglas to Stirling - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus 500 / ...
2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Stirlingtrain
3h 47m
Drive 105.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Stirlingcar 105.4 mi
1h 56m
£26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus M8 / ...
4h 32m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
4h 16m
£47–86

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Distance: 122.6 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Islamic Centre via Dumfries station, Stance 5, Stance 2, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Stirling via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 16m.

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