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

The cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to Exeter is to drive which costs £95 - £150 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to Exeter is to drive which takes 6h 32m and costs £95 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Douglas and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Douglas to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Swimming Pool and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Whitesands, Abington Bus Stop, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

How far is it from Castle Douglas to Exeter?

The distance between Castle Douglas and Exeter is 411 miles. The road distance is 398.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs £80 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Castle Douglas to Exeter, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Castle Douglas to Exeter?

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Exeter is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs £80 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Castle Douglas to Exeter bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castle Douglas to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Douglas to Exeter is 398 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Castle Douglas to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1283+ hotels available in Exeter.

Castle Douglas to Exeter - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
9h 29m
£82–278
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
8h 42m
£57–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Loreburne Centre501
2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Abington Service AreaX74
3. Take the bus from Abington Bus Stop to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
14h 30m
Drive 396 mi
1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Exeter396 mi
6h 32m
£99–143
Bus, line 381 bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries station
2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Bridge Street
3. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarket
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
7h 2m
Train, Steam train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Chester
3. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
14h 55m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
7h 51m
£64–166
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
7h 54m
£61–172
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)NCL - EXT
7h 45m
£113–230
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
7h 58m
£107–388

Castle Douglas to Exeter by bus and train

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9h 29mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 408.4 mi
Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between Castle Douglas, Scotland and Exeter, England?

You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Exeter St Davids via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Carlisle, and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Bampfylde Street via Loreburne Centre, Whitesands, Abington Bus Stop, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 14h 30m.

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