There are 4 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Perth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
4h 58m£56–92Bus via Glasgow
cheapest- Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus M8 / ...
5h 38m£31–43Drive 128.7 mi
- Drive from Castle Douglas to Perthcar 128.7 mi
2h 29m£32–47Bus
- Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Loreburne Centre Stance 1bus 501
- Take the bus from Stance 4 to Princes Streetbus 101
- Take the bus from George Street to Perth stationbus
7h 16m
Castle Douglas to Perth by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to Perth is to bus via Glasgow which costs £30 - £45 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to Perth is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Castle Douglas to Perth. However, there are services departing from Swimming Pool and arriving at South Street via Dumfries station, Stance 2 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Castle Douglas to Perth. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Perth via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Castle Douglas and Perth is 163 miles. The road distance is 129.5 miles.
The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Perth without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Castle Douglas to Perth, including transfers.
Castle Douglas to Perth bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Stance 2 station.
Castle Douglas to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Perth is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Castle Douglas, Scotland and Perth, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Perth via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to South Street via Dumfries station, Stance 5, Stance 2, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Castle Douglas to Perth bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Castle Douglas to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castle Douglas to Perth is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Castle Douglas to Perth.
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