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

The cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to Perth is to bus via Glasgow which costs £16 - £24 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to Perth is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Douglas and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Douglas to Perth station. However, there are services departing from Swimming Pool and arriving at Bus Station via Dumfries station, Whitesands and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Castle Douglas to Perth?

The distance between Castle Douglas and Perth is 163 miles. The road distance is 129.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Perth without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £35 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Castle Douglas to Perth, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Castle Douglas to Perth?

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Perth is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £35 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £16 - £24 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Castle Douglas to Perth bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castle Douglas to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Douglas to Perth is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Castle Douglas to Perth.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 508+ hotels available in Perth.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Perth 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 Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
4h 57m
£37–47
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk093
5h 33m
£16–24
Drive 128.7 mi
1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Perthcar 128.7 mi
2h 28m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Loreburne Centrebus 501
2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Princes Streetbus 101
3. Take the bus from George Street to Leonard Streetbus E9
6h 41m

Castle Douglas to Perth by bus, train, and foot

50Weekly Services

4h 57mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 162.5 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Bus Station via Dumfries station, Whitesands, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 33m.

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