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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Particktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Royal Bankbus bus 500
    4h 24m

  2. Drive  103.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Castle Douglascar car 103.2 mi
    2h 7m
    £26–37

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Royal Bankbus bus 500 / ...
    4h 48m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    5h 33m
    £32–47

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  • Distance: 122.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Royal Bank via Shopping Centre Entrance, Mitchell Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, and Stance 5 in around 5h 33m.

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