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How to get fromEarlston to Castle Douglasby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    6h 43m
    £30–47

  2. Drive  83.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Earlston to Castle Douglascar car 83.2 mi
    1h 43m
    £21–30

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 3m
    £51–104

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Lambs Pendbus bus X62
    2. Take the bus from Town Centre to Stance 1bus bus 101
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Royal Bankbus bus 501 / ...
    7h 2m

Earlston to Castle Douglas by bus and train

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Earlston, The Scottish Borders, Scotland and Castle Douglas, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Melrose Road to Swimming Pool via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels, Edinburgh Waverley, Carlisle, Dumfries, and Dumfries station in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melrose Road to Royal Bank via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Lambs Pend, Town Centre, and Stance 5 in around 7h 2m.

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