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 - £26 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 - £26.

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 Dumfries station, Stance 2 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

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 19m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m 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 Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Stance 2 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 19m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Castle Douglas to Beith bus arrive?

Castle Douglas to Beith bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 710+ 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 Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 19m
£46–87
Drive 73.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Beithcar 73.3 mi
1h 26m
£18–26
Bus, train, line 337 bus
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Strandbus 337
4h 33m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
4h 44m
£30–40

Castle Douglas to Beith by bus and train

50Weekly Services

4h 19mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 122 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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 £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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