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

By bus and train

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

305min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 500500
Leaves from Hartwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hartwood
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dumfries
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dumfries
    114 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Dumfries
    ID 680000001517
    90 yd • 2 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
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Allanton to Castle Douglas

The distance between Allanton, Scotland and Castle Douglas, Scotland is approximately 121.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 305 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Allanton 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 Allanton

Allanton is located at Allanton, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Kingshill Road, Allanton.

Train stations close to Allanton:

  • Hartwood
  • Shotts

Bus stations close to Allanton:

  • Kingshill Road, Allanton
  • Coltness Avenue, Allanton
  • Damside Inn, Allanton

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 305 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 500.

  • Is there a direct train between Allanton 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 5 hr 5 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Hartwood station near Allanton in Scotland.

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

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

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