What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Castle Douglas?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Castle Douglas is to ferry and train which costs £45 - £80 and takes 7h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Castle Douglas?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Castle Douglas is to ferry and train which takes 7h 10m and costs £45 - £80.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Castle Douglas?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Castle Douglas is 121 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran to Castle Douglas without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Castle Douglas without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 6h 22m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran to Castle Douglas?

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Isle of Arran to Castle Douglas, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Castle Douglas?

There are 497+ hotels available in Castle Douglas.

Isle of Arran to Castle Douglas - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Castle Douglas by ferry, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Dumfries
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Royal Bank502
6h 22m
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
7h 10m
£48–77
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to WhitesandsX74
3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Royal Bank501 / ...
7h 57m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 119.8 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Castle Douglas, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Castle Douglas. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, walk to Garden Place, take the line 10 bus to Dunlop Street, walk to Kilmarnock, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, then take the bus to Royal Bank. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Swimming Pool via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, Dumfries, and Dumfries station in around 7h 10m.

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