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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Castle Douglas is to bus which costs £95 - £220 and takes 16h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Castle Douglas is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs £95 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Castle Douglas?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Castle Douglas. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Royal Bank via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Whitesands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.

How far is it from Exeter to Castle Douglas?

The distance between Exeter and Castle Douglas is 411 miles. The road distance is 398.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Castle Douglas without a car is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs £160 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Exeter to Castle Douglas, including transfers.

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

Exeter to Castle Douglas bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Castle Douglas?

The best way to get from Exeter to Castle Douglas is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs £160 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £95 - £220 and takes 16h 21m.

Where does the Exeter to Castle Douglas bus arrive?

Exeter to Castle Douglas bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Castle Douglas?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Castle Douglas is 398 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Exeter to Castle Douglas.

Where can I stay near Castle Douglas?

There are 400+ hotels available in Castle Douglas.

Exeter to Castle Douglas - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Castle Douglas by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
9h 23m
£166–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Whitesandsbus X74
16h 21m
£96–217
Drive 395.8 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Castle Douglascar 395.8 mi
6h 36m
£97–139
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
8h 35m
£96–219
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain
12h 14m
£165–303
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
7h 57m
£122–359
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
8h 14m
£127–340
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
8h 40m
£132–315
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
9h 4m
£97–209
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
9h 27m
£119–250

Exeter to Castle Douglas by train and bus

94Weekly Services

9h 23mAverage Duration

£166Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Castle Douglas.

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Distance: 409.1 mi
Duration: 9h 23m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Royal Bank via Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, Dumfries, and Dumfries station in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Royal Bank via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Whitesands in around 16h 21m.

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