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How to get from Aberdeen to Castle Douglas by bus and train?

From Aberdeen to Castle Douglas by bus and train

To get from Aberdeen to Castle Douglas in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 500 bus from Railway Station, Dumfries station to Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 29 min.

389min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 500500
Leaves from Aberdeen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aberdeen
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    161 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    470 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dumfries
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dumfries
    114 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Dumfries
    ID 680000001517
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Stranraer
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
    Ride to bus station
    Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
    ID 680000349501
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Aberdeen to Castle Douglas by bus

To get from Aberdeen to Castle Douglas in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the M92 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Bus Station, Edinburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101A bus and finally take the 500 bus from Whitesands, Dumfries station to Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 58 min.

478min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M92M92
Bus - 101A101A
Bus - 500500
Leaves from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M92M92
    Wait for bus
    M92
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Edinburgh
    ID 6200600749
    186 min
  • 4
    Bus - 101A101A
    Wait for bus
    101A
    Dumfries
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whitesands, Dumfries
    ID 680000001506
    184 min
  • 6
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Stranraer
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
    Ride to bus station
    Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
    ID 680000349501
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aberdeen to Castle Douglas

The distance between Aberdeen, Scotland and Castle Douglas, Scotland is approximately 411.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 389 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberdeen to Castle Douglas by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Aberdeen

Aberdeen is located at Aberdeen, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen.

Train stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Aberdeen

Bus stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
  • Guild Street, Aberdeen
  • Bridge Street, Aberdeen

Ferry stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen

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

From Aberdeen to Castle Douglas by bus

To get from Aberdeen to Castle Douglas in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the M92 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Bus Station, Edinburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101A bus and finally take the 500 bus from Whitesands, Dumfries station to Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 58 min.

478min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M92M92
Bus - 101A101A
Bus - 500500
Leaves from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M92M92
    Wait for bus
    M92
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Edinburgh
    ID 6200600749
    186 min
  • 4
    Bus - 101A101A
    Wait for bus
    101A
    Dumfries
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whitesands, Dumfries
    ID 680000001506
    184 min
  • 6
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Stranraer
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
    Ride to bus station
    Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
    ID 680000349501
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 389 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 500.

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

    The alternative route takes 478 minutes, using Bus line M92, Bus line 101A, Bus line 500.

  • Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Castle Douglas in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Aberdeen to Castle Douglas in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Glasgow Queen Street station near Castle Douglas in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Aberdeen and Castle Douglas in Scotland by train and bus is about 6 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Aberdeen to get to Castle Douglas in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Aberdeen in Scotland.

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

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street stop, which is closest to Castle Douglas in Scotland.