There are 4 ways to get from Caerlaverock Castle to Inveraray Castle by train, car, or bus
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Train, drive
best- Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
- Drive from Gourock to Inveraray Castle
5h 55m£46–61Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Whitesands to Buchanan Bus StationX74
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Brae926
7h 28m£22–32Train, bus
- Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow CentralCarlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Brae926
7h 1m£35–42Drive 140.8 mi
- Drive from Caerlaverock Castle to Inveraray Castle140.8 mi
2h 49m£35–51
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caerlaverock Castle to Inveraray Castle is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Caerlaverock Castle to Inveraray Castle is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Caerlaverock Castle to Inveraray Castle. However, there are services departing from Castle Rd End and arriving at Barn Brae via DG One A, Whitesands and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Caerlaverock Castle and Inveraray Castle is 186 miles. The road distance is 141.6 miles.
The best way to get from Caerlaverock Castle to Inveraray Castle without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 1m and costs £30 - £45.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Caerlaverock Castle to Inveraray Castle, including transfers.
Caerlaverock Castle to Inveraray Castle bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Whitesands station.
Caerlaverock Castle to Inveraray Castle bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caerlaverock Castle to Inveraray Castle is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Caerlaverock Castle to Inveraray Castle.
There are 664+ hotels available in Inveraray Castle.
What companies run services between Caerlaverock Castle, Scotland and Inveraray Castle, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Caerlaverock Castle to Inveraray Castle via Castle Rd End, DG One A, Whitesands, Buchanan Bus Station, and Barn Brae in around 7h 28m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Brae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Whitesands to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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