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

The cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to Inverness is to bus via Dumfries station which costs £25 - £55 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to Inverness is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Douglas and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Douglas to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Swimming Pool and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Dumfries station, Whitesands and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Castle Douglas to Inverness?

The distance between Castle Douglas and Inverness is 281 miles. The road distance is 240.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Castle Douglas to Inverness, including transfers.

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

Castle Douglas to Inverness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Whitesands station.

Train or bus from Castle Douglas to Inverness?

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Inverness is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Dumfries station, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Castle Douglas to Inverness bus arrive?

Castle Douglas to Inverness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Castle Douglas to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Douglas to Inverness is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Castle Douglas to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1242+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Inverness 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 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
7h 42m
£54–106
Bus via Dumfries station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
7h 43m
£25–51
Drive 238.8 mi
1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Invernesscar 238.8 mi
4h 23m
£58–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Loreburne Centrebus 501
2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
7h 51m
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 13m
£39–89

Castle Douglas to Inverness by bus, train, and foot

39Weekly Services

7h 42mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Castle Douglas to Inverness.

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Distance: 279 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Castle Douglas, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Inverness via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Bus Station Stance 3 via Dumfries station, Whitesands, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 43m.

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