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How to get from Ashgill to Castle Douglas by bus?

By bus

To get from Ashgill to Castle Douglas in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 255 bus from Ayr Road, Shawsburn station to Bus Station, Hamilton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X74 bus and finally take the 501 bus from Whitesands, Dumfries station to Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 300 min.

300min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 255255
Bus - X74X74
Bus - 501501
Leaves from Ayr Road, Shawsburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ayr Road, Shawsburn
    ID 61501538
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Hamilton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Hamilton
    ID 61501389
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Hamilton
    ID 61501399
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Dumfries
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whitesands, Dumfries
    ID 680000001502
    105 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitesands, Dumfries
    ID 680000001505
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Kirkcudbright
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
    Ride to bus station
    Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
    ID 680000349501
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 317, X74 and 501

To get from Ashgill to Castle Douglas in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 317 bus from Ashgillhead Road, Shawsburn station to Bus Station, Hamilton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X74 bus and finally take the 501 bus from Whitesands, Dumfries station to Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 28 min.

328min
Bus - 317317
Bus - X74X74
Bus - 501501
Leaves from Ashgillhead Road, Shawsburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ashgill
  • 2
    Bus - 317317
    Wait for bus
    317
    Hamilton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Hamilton
    ID 61501388
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Hamilton
    ID 61501399
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Dumfries
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whitesands, Dumfries
    ID 680000001502
    105 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitesands, Dumfries
    ID 680000001505
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Kirkcudbright
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
    Ride to bus station
    Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
    ID 680000349501
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ashgill to Castle Douglas

The distance between Ashgill, Scotland and Castle Douglas, Scotland is approximately 90.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 300 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ashgill to Castle Douglas by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ashgill

Ashgill is located at Ashgill, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Ashgillhead Road, Shawsburn.

Train stations close to Ashgill:

  • Larkhall
  • Merryton

Bus stations close to Ashgill:

  • Ashgillhead Road, Shawsburn
  • Ayr Road, Shawsburn
  • Shawsgate, Shawsburn

Public transport stations close to Castle Douglas, Scotland

Castle Douglas is located at Castle Douglas, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas.

Bus stations close to Castle Douglas:

  • Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
  • Library, Castle Douglas
  • Academy Street, Castle Douglas

Alternative route by bus via 317, X74 and 501

To get from Ashgill to Castle Douglas in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 317 bus from Ashgillhead Road, Shawsburn station to Bus Station, Hamilton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X74 bus and finally take the 501 bus from Whitesands, Dumfries station to Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 28 min.

328min
Bus - 317317
Bus - X74X74
Bus - 501501
Leaves from Ashgillhead Road, Shawsburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ashgill
  • 2
    Bus - 317317
    Wait for bus
    317
    Hamilton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Hamilton
    ID 61501388
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Hamilton
    ID 61501399
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Dumfries
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whitesands, Dumfries
    ID 680000001502
    105 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitesands, Dumfries
    ID 680000001505
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Kirkcudbright
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
    Ride to bus station
    Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
    ID 680000349501
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ashgill to Castle Douglas?

    The fastest way takes 300 minutes, using Bus line 255, Bus line X74, Bus line 501.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ashgill to Castle Douglas?

    The alternative route takes 328 minutes, using Bus line 317, Bus line X74, Bus line 501.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ashgill and Castle Douglas in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 300 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ashgill to Castle Douglas in Scotland?

    The 255 bus line goes from Ayr Road, Shawsburn station near Ashgill to Hamilton station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station near Castle Douglas in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Ashgill to Castle Douglas in Scotland by bus?

    The total travel time between Ashgill and Castle Douglas in Scotland by bus is about 300 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ashgill to get to Castle Douglas in Scotland?

    Get on the 255 bus from the Ayr Road, Shawsburn stop near Ashgill in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ashgill and Castle Douglas in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas stop, which is closest to Castle Douglas in Scotland.

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