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

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

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

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

Is there a direct train between Castle Douglas and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Castle Douglas to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Cardiff Central via Carlisle and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Castle Douglas to Cardiff?

The distance between Castle Douglas and Cardiff is 332 miles. The road distance is 328.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Castle Douglas to Cardiff, including transfers.

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

Castle Douglas to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Where does the Castle Douglas to Cardiff train arrive?

Castle Douglas to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Castle Douglas to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Douglas to Cardiff is 328 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Castle Douglas to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 48m
£81–171
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 27m
£75–188
Drive 326.3 mi
1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Cardiffcar 326.3 mi
6h 19m
£81–116
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 36m
£98–160
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 47m
£76–187
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 6m
£77–178
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 52m
£106–213
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 12m
£107–217

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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Distance: 329.8 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Cardiff Central via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Carlisle, and Crewe in around 7h 48m.

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