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

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There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Castle Douglas by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    7h 46m
    £55–94

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
    8h 12m
    £100–167

  3. Drive  239.4 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Castle Douglascar car 239.4 mi
    4h 29m
    £61–87

  4. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    8h 35m
    £80–168

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 101 / ...
    9h 28m

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  • Distance: 268.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Royal Bank via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, and Stance 5 in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Royal Bank via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Dumfries, and Dumfries station in around 8h 12m.

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