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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Castle Douglas is to bus via Glasgow which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 55m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Castle Douglas?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Castle Douglas. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Royal Bank via Buchanan Bus Station and Whitesands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Perth to Castle Douglas?

The distance between Perth and Castle Douglas is 164 miles. The road distance is 129.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Castle Douglas without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Perth to Castle Douglas, including transfers.

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

Perth to Castle Douglas bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.

Train or bus from Perth to Castle Douglas?

The best way to get from Perth to Castle Douglas is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Perth to Castle Douglas bus arrive?

Perth to Castle Douglas bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Perth to Castle Douglas?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Castle Douglas is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Perth to Castle Douglas.

Where can I stay near Castle Douglas?

There are 532+ hotels available in Castle Douglas.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Castle Douglas by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
5h 48m
£62–113
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Whitesandsbus X74
5h 55m
£22–32
Drive 128.8 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Castle Douglascar 128.8 mi
2h 28m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Perth station to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Whitesandsbus 101A / ...
6h 32m

Perth to Castle Douglas by train, foot, and bus

62Weekly Services

5h 48mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Perth to Castle Douglas.

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Distance: 163.1 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Castle Douglas, Scotland?

You can take a train from Perth to Royal Bank via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Dumfries, and Dumfries station in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Royal Bank via Buchanan Bus Station and Whitesands in around 5h 55m.

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