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 £16 - £26 and takes 4h 54m.

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 station to Castle Douglas. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Royal Bank via Buchanan Bus Station and Whitesands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Perth to Castle Douglas?

The distance between Perth and Castle Douglas is 163 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 and bus which takes 4h 51m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bus 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 17m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £16 - £26 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Perth to Castle Douglas bus arrive?

Perth to Castle Douglas bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 545+ hotels available in Castle Douglas.

Perth to Castle Douglas - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Castle Douglas by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Whitesandsbus X74
4h 51m
£38–65
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Whitesandsbus X74
4h 54m
£17–25
Train
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 17m
£63–120
Drive 128.8 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Castle Douglascar 128.8 mi
2h 28m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensferry Streetbus M90
2. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Whitesandsbus 101A / ...
6h 6m

Perth to Castle Douglas by train and bus

61Weekly Services

5h 17mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 162.5 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Swimming Pool via Glasgow Queen Street, West George Street, Central Station, Glasgow Central, Dumfries, and Dumfries station in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Royal Bank via Buchanan Bus Station and Whitesands in around 4h 54m.

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