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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 48m
    £63–158

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Whitesandsbus bus X74
    13h 15m
    £40–81

  3. Drive 324.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Castle Douglascar car 324.7 mi
    6h 21m
    £78–112

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 46m
    £62–134

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    8h 20m
    £68–167

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, line 381 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sydney Place to Whitesandsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Whitesands to Swimming Poolbus bus
    7h 43m

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    8h 14m
    £56–163

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    8h 44m
    £64–197

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train
    8h 42m
    £68–211

Cardiff to Castle Douglas by train and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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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 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Royal Bank via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Whitesands in around 13h 15m.

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