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How to get fromAyr to Castle Douglasby bus, train, car or taxi

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

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  1. Line 43 bus, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Dumfriestrain
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Royal Bankbus500
    4h 21m

  2. Drive 49.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ayr to Castle Douglascar49.5 mi
    1h 3m
    £13–18

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ayr to Castle Douglastaxi49.5 mi
    1h 3m
    £100–130

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to WhitesandsbusX74
    3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Royal Bankbus501 / ...
    5h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Royal Bank via Buchanan Bus Station and Whitesands in around 5h 30m.

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