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

From Aberdour to Castle Douglas by bus and train

To get from Aberdour to Castle Douglas in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdour station to 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 5 hr 36 min.

336min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 101A101A
Bus - 500500
Leaves from Aberdour

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aberdour
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243420
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101A101A
    Wait for bus
    101A
    Dumfries
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whitesands, Dumfries
    ID 680000001506
    181 min
  • 7
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Stranraer
  • 8
    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 Aberdour to Castle Douglas

The distance between Aberdour, Scotland and Castle Douglas, Scotland is approximately 180.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 336 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberdour 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 Aberdour

Aberdour is located at Aberdour, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Aberdour.

Bus stations close to Aberdour:

  • Aberdour
  • Railway Station, Aberdour
  • Park Lane, Aberdour

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

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 336 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 101A, Bus line 500.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 36 min.

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

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Edinburgh station near Aberdour to Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Edinburgh station near Castle Douglas in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Aberdour and Castle Douglas in Scotland by train and bus is about 5 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Edinburgh station near Aberdour in Scotland.

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

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