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

The cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to Beith is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to Beith is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Douglas and Beith?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Douglas to Beith. However, there are services departing from Swimming Pool and arriving at Reform Street via Whitesands and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Castle Douglas to Beith?

The distance between Castle Douglas and Beith is 123 miles. The road distance is 73.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Beith without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £30 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Castle Douglas to Beith, including transfers.

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

Castle Douglas to Beith bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, depart from Swimming Pool station.

Train or bus from Castle Douglas to Beith?

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Beith is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Castle Douglas to Beith bus arrive?

Castle Douglas to Beith bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, arrive at Loreburne Centre station.

Can I drive from Castle Douglas to Beith?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Douglas to Beith is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Castle Douglas to Beith.

Where can I stay near Beith?

There are 624+ hotels available in Beith.

Castle Douglas to Beith - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 337 bus

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

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 Dumfries to Glasgow CentralCarlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 17m
£34–41
Drive 73.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Beith73.3 mi
1h 26m
£19–27
Bus, train, line 337 bus
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries station502
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnock
3. Take the bus from London Road to Kirk Road337
4h 38m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Loreburne Centre501
2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Buchanan Bus StationX74
4h 46m

Castle Douglas to Beith by bus and train

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4h 17mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 122 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Castle Douglas, Scotland and Beith, North Ayrshire, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £23–27 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Reform Street via Loreburne Centre, Whitesands, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 46m.

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