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 £35 - £70 and takes 13h 55m.

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 32m 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 Bus Station, Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop, Abington Service Area and Whitesands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

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 5m and costs £90 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m 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 FlixBus, 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 5m and costs £90 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 13h 55m.

Where does the Exeter to Castle Douglas bus arrive?

Exeter to Castle Douglas bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus 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 32m to drive from Exeter to Castle Douglas.

Where can I stay near Castle Douglas?

There are 499+ 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

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 Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
9h 5m
£90–273
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop to Abington Bus StopM11
4. Take the bus from Abington Service Area to WhitesandsX74
13h 55m
£37–67
Drive 395.8 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Castle Douglas395.8 mi
6h 32m
£97–140
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
7h 56m
£68–159
Train, Steam train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chester
3. Take the train from Chester to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
15h 13m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbie
7h 55m
£78–195
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
7h 34m
£105–266
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train, line 381 bus, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbie
3. Take the bus from Sydney Place to Whitesands
4. Take the bus from Whitesands to Swimming Pool
7h 18m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
8h 31m
£69–187
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
8h 11m
£105–358

Exeter to Castle Douglas by train and bus

71Weekly Services

9h 5mAverage Duration

£90Cheapest 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 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Royal Bank via Bus Station, Newhall St, Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop, Abington Service Area, and Whitesands in around 13h 55m.

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