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How to get from Castle Douglas to Caol by bus?

From Castle Douglas to Caol by bus

To get from Castle Douglas to Caol in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 502 bus from Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station to Buccleuch Street, Dumfries station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X74 bus and finally take the 915 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Glenmhor Terrace, Lochybridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 14 min.

494min
Bus - 502502
Bus - X74X74
Bus - 915915
Walk to Caol
Leaves from Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Castle Douglas
  • 2
    Bus - 502502
    Wait for bus
    502
    Dumfries
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    129 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903772
    330 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 915915
    Wait for bus
    915
    Portree
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glenmhor Terrace, Lochybridge
    ID 6700711989
    235 min
  • 9
    Walk to Caol
    Walk to
    Caol
    2.07 km • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Castle Douglas to Caol by bus via 501, X74 and 915

To get from Castle Douglas to Caol in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 501 bus from Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station to Buccleuch Street, Dumfries station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X74 bus and finally take the 915 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Glenmhor Terrace, Lochybridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 35 min.

515min
Bus - 501501
Bus - X74X74
Bus - 915915
Walk to Caol
Leaves from Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Castle Douglas
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Dumfries
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    55 min
  • 4
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    129 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903772
    330 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 915915
    Wait for bus
    915
    Portree
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glenmhor Terrace, Lochybridge
    ID 6700711989
    235 min
  • 9
    Walk to Caol
    Walk to
    Caol
    2.07 km • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Castle Douglas to Caol

The distance between Castle Douglas, Scotland and Caol, Scotland is approximately 316.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 494 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castle Douglas to Caol 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 Castle Douglas

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

Public transport stations close to Caol, Scotland

Caol is located at Caol, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Moorings Hotel, Banavie.

Train stations close to Caol:

  • Fort William
  • Banavie
  • Corpach

Bus stations close to Caol:

  • Moorings Hotel, Banavie
  • B8004 Junction, Banavie
  • Mackenzie Court Road End, Caol

Ferry stations close to Caol:

  • Camusnagaul Ferry Landing, Camusnagaul
  • Fort William Ferry Landing, Fort William

Alternative route from Castle Douglas to Caol by bus via 501, X74 and 915

To get from Castle Douglas to Caol in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 501 bus from Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station to Buccleuch Street, Dumfries station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X74 bus and finally take the 915 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Glenmhor Terrace, Lochybridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 35 min.

515min
Bus - 501501
Bus - X74X74
Bus - 915915
Walk to Caol
Leaves from Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Castle Douglas
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Dumfries
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    55 min
  • 4
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    129 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903772
    330 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 915915
    Wait for bus
    915
    Portree
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glenmhor Terrace, Lochybridge
    ID 6700711989
    235 min
  • 9
    Walk to Caol
    Walk to
    Caol
    2.07 km • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 494 minutes, using Bus line 502, Bus line X74, Bus line 915.

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

    The alternative route takes 515 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line X74, Bus line 915.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 14 min.

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

    The 502 bus line goes from Dumfries station near Castle Douglas to Buccleuch Street, Dumfries station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Buccleuch Street, Dumfries station near Caol in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Castle Douglas and Caol in Scotland by bus is about 8 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the 502 bus from the Dumfries stop near Castle Douglas in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Buccleuch Street, Dumfries stop, which is closest to Caol in Scotland.