What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Castle Douglas?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Castle Douglas is to drive which costs £80 - £120 and takes 6h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Castle Douglas?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Castle Douglas is to drive which takes 6h 19m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Castle Douglas?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Castle Douglas. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Royal Bank via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Abington Service Area and Whitesands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Castle Douglas?

The distance between Cardiff and Castle Douglas is 332 miles. The road distance is 326.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Castle Douglas without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Castle Douglas without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs £45 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Castle Douglas?

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Cardiff to Castle Douglas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Castle Douglas bus from?

Cardiff to Castle Douglas bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Castle Douglas?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Castle Douglas is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs £45 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 1m.

Where does the Cardiff to Castle Douglas bus arrive?

Cardiff to Castle Douglas bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Castle Douglas?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Castle Douglas is 327 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Cardiff to Castle Douglas.

Where can I stay near Castle Douglas?

There are 494+ hotels available in Castle Douglas.

Cardiff to Castle Douglas - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Castle Douglas by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
8h 22m
£47–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Abington Service AreaM11
4. Take the bus from Abington Service Area to WhitesandsX74
5. Take the bus from Whitesands to Royal Bank501 / ...
14h 1m
Drive 324.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Castle Douglas324.7 mi
6h 19m
£81–116
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
8h 12m
£68–166
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbie
3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Royal Bank501 / ...
9h 16m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
8h 40m
£71–199
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
9h 11m
£80–204
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
8h 57m
£78–206
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
9h 14m
£96–234

Cardiff to Castle Douglas by train and bus

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8h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 330.4 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Castle Douglas, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Royal Bank via Crewe, Carlisle, Dumfries, and Dumfries station in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Royal Bank via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Abington Service Area, and Whitesands in around 14h 1m.

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