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 22m.

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 22m 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 Park Place and arriving at Royal Bank via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Whitesands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.

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 12m and costs £95 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m 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 National Express, depart from Park Place 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 12m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £200 and takes 14h 21m.

Where does the Cardiff to Castle Douglas bus arrive?

Cardiff to Castle Douglas bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 22m to drive from Cardiff to Castle Douglas.

Where can I stay near Castle Douglas?

There are 231+ hotels available in Castle Douglas.

Cardiff to Castle Douglas - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Castle Douglas by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
8h 12m
£96–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Whitesandsbus X74
14h 21m
£79–193
Drive 324.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Castle Douglascar 324.7 mi
6h 22m
£81–117
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
8h 21m
£80–184
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
8h 57m
£116–201
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
8h 50m
£81–179
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
9h 12m
£120–235
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
9h 6m
£102–215

Cardiff to Castle Douglas by train and bus

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8h 12mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Castle Douglas.

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Distance: 330.4 mi
Duration: 8h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Royal Bank via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Whitesands in around 14h 21m.

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