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

The cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to Howden is to train and bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 10h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to Howden is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £45 - £70.

How far is it from Castle Douglas to Howden?

The distance between Castle Douglas and Howden is 223 miles. The road distance is 186.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Howden without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Castle Douglas to Howden, including transfers.

Train or bus from Castle Douglas to Howden?

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Howden is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 3m.

Can I drive from Castle Douglas to Howden?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Douglas to Howden is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Castle Douglas to Howden.

Where can I stay near Howden?

There are 390+ hotels available in Howden.

Castle Douglas to Howden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Howden 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 Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
3. Take the train from Newcastle to York
4. Take the train from York to Howden
6h 59m
£32–125
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
2. Take the bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop C
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stn Stand 4164
10h 16m
£25–38
Drive 185 mi
1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Howden185 mi
3h 31m
£47–68
Train, Steam train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to York
3. Take the train from York to Howden
9h 16m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Loreburne Centre501
2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Edinburgh, Bus Station101
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stn Stand 4164
14h 3m

Castle Douglas to Howden by bus and train

106Weekly Services

6h 59mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222.1 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Howden War Memorial via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Carlisle, Newcastle, York, Howden, and Howden Railway Stn in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Howden War Memorial via Loreburne Centre, Whitesands, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Stn Stand 4, Selby, Howden, and Howden Railway Stn in around 14h 3m.

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