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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    4h 14m
    £32–52

  2. Drive 103.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Castle Douglascar car 103.2 mi
    2h 6m
    £25–37

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Royal Bankbus bus 500
    4h 48m

  4. Bus via Shopping Centre Entrance

    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 29m
    £32–47

Helensburgh to Castle Douglas by train, foot, and bus

Calendar196Weekly Services
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 122.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2 hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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