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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Castle Douglas is to drive which costs £95 - £140 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Castle Douglas is to drive which takes 6h 57m and costs £95 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Castle Douglas?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Castle Douglas. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Royal Bank via Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station and Whitesands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 14m.

How far is it from Poole to Castle Douglas?

The distance between Poole and Castle Douglas is 433 miles. The road distance is 388.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Castle Douglas without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Poole to Castle Douglas, including transfers.

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

Poole to Castle Douglas bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where does the Poole to Castle Douglas bus arrive?

Poole to Castle Douglas bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Poole to Castle Douglas?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Castle Douglas is 388 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Poole to Castle Douglas.

Where can I stay near Castle Douglas?

There are 497+ hotels available in Castle Douglas.

Poole to Castle Douglas - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Poole 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Royal Bank502
11h 10m
Drive 385.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Castle Douglas385.8 mi
6h 57m
£97–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to WhitesandsX74
4. Take the bus from Whitesands to Royal Bank501 / ...
16h 14m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbie
4. Take the bus from Whitesands to Royal Bank
7h 49m
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbie
3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Royal Bank501 / ...
11h 22m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Royal Bank
7h 50m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
5. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Royal Bank
8h 18m
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
5. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Royal Bank
10h 27m
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbie
5. Take the bus from Whitesands to Royal Bank
10h 27m
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BOH - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbie
3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Royal Bank
8h 47m

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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1h 25mAverage Duration

£105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 430.2 mi
Duration: 11h 10m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Castle Douglas, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Royal Bank via Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station, and Whitesands in around 16h 14m.

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