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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Haymarkettrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    8h 19m
    £109–194

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    9h 33m
    £60–105

  3. Drive  246.1 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Castle Douglascar car 246.1 mi
    4h 55m
    £61–88

  4. Train via Aberdeen

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train
    9h 6m
    £96–198

  5. Train via Aberdeen #2

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    9h 41m
    £118–238

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 102 / ...
    11h 12m

Elgin to Castle Douglas by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Royal Bank via Haymarket, Lockerbie, Hall, and Stance 5 in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Royal Bank via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, and Stance 5 in around 9h 33m.

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