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

The cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to Manchester is to train and bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Douglas and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Douglas to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Swimming Pool and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Dumfries station, Sydney Place and Carlisle Parkhouse Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Castle Douglas to Manchester?

The distance between Castle Douglas and Manchester is 173 miles. The road distance is 170.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Castle Douglas to Manchester, including transfers.

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

Castle Douglas to Manchester bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Sydney Place station.

Train or bus from Castle Douglas to Manchester?

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Castle Douglas to Manchester bus arrive?

Castle Douglas to Manchester bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at McDonalds station.

Can I drive from Castle Douglas to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Douglas to Manchester is 170 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Castle Douglas to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3543+ hotels available in Manchester.

Castle Douglas to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Manchester 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 Carlisletrain Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 35m
£38–93
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
6h 9m
£30–43
Drive 169.2 mi
1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Manchestercar 169.2 mi
2h 58m
£41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sydney Place to McDonaldsbus 382
2. Take the bus from Carlisle Parkhouse Rd to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus megabus M11
6h 50m

Castle Douglas to Manchester by bus and train

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Castle Douglas to Manchester.

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Distance: 171.6 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Manchester Oxford Road via Dumfries station, Dumfries, and Carlisle in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Dumfries station, Sydney Place, and Carlisle Parkhouse Rd in around 6h 50m.

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