There are 4 ways to get from Stonehaven to Doune Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stonehaven to Stirlingtrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
3h 31m£44–71Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stonehaven Barclay Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus Ember
- Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Stirling Castleview Park and Ridebus Ember
5h 35m£18–26Drive 97.7 mi
- Drive from Stonehaven to Doune Castlecar 97.7 mi
1h 45m£25–35Bus via Police Station
- Take the bus from Barclay Street to Seagate Bus Stationbus X7
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Police Stationbus M8
6h 2m£22–34
Stonehaven to Doune Castle by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stonehaven to Doune Castle is to bus which costs £18 - £27 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Stonehaven to Doune Castle is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £24 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Stonehaven to Doune Castle. However, there are services departing from Stonehaven Barclay Street and arriving at Bridge of Teith via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Park and Ride and Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Stonehaven to Doune Castle. However, there are services departing from Stonehaven and arriving at Stirling via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Stonehaven and Doune Castle is 118 miles. The road distance is 98.3 miles.
The best way to get from Stonehaven to Doune Castle without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Stonehaven to Doune Castle, including transfers.
Stonehaven to Doune Castle bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Stonehaven Barclay Street station.
Stonehaven to Doune Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stonehaven station.
The best way to get from Stonehaven to Doune Castle is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £27 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Stonehaven, Scotland and Doune Castle, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Stonehaven to Stirling every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stonehaven Barclay Street to Doune Castle via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Park and Ride, Stirling Baptist Church, Stance B, and Bridge of Teith in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stonehaven to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Stonehaven Barclay Street to Dundee Slessor Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Stirling Castleview Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Barclay Street to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Police Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Stonehaven to Doune Castle bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dundee Slessor Gardens station.
Stonehaven to Doune Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stirling station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stonehaven to Doune Castle is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Stonehaven to Doune Castle.
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