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How to get fromCastle Douglas to Invernessby bus, train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Inverness by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    7h 36m
    £19–51

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    7h 42m
    £54–107

  3. Drive 238.8 mi

    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Invernesscar car 238.8 mi
    4h 23m
    £58–84

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    8h 37m
    £116–217

  5. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    8h 13m
    £39–90

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Loreburne Centrebus bus 501
    2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Lothian Roadbus bus 101
    3. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    9h 3m

Castle Douglas to Inverness by bus, train, and foot

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Bus Station Stance 3 via Dumfries station, Whitesands, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Inverness via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 42m.

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