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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Castle Douglas is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 27m.

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 27m 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 6h 12m.

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 45m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m 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 45m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs and takes 6h 12m.

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 27m to drive from Perth to Castle Douglas.

Where can I stay near Castle Douglas?

There are 493+ 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

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 Perth to Glasgow Queen StreetDundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to DumfriesGlasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
5h 45m
£36–60
Drive 128.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Perth to Castle Douglas128.8 mi
2h 27m
£32–46
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus StationM9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to WhitesandsX74
3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Royal Bank501 / ...
6h 12m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Perth Bus Station to Edinburgh Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Whitesands102 / ...
3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Royal Bank501 / ...
6h 50m

Perth to Castle Douglas by train, foot, and bus

61Weekly Services

5h 45mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.1 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Royal Bank via Buchanan Bus Station and Whitesands in around 6h 12m.

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