How to get from Annan to Castle Douglas by bus?

By bus

To get from Annan to Castle Douglas in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL bus from Annan station to Dumfries station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 81 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 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
Bus - 8181
Bus - 501501
Leaves from Annan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Annan
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for bus
    SCOTRAIL
    Bus Replacement: Dumfries
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dumfries
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lovers Walk, Dumfries
    ID 680000134222
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Dumfries
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whitesands, Dumfries
    ID 680000001504
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitesands, Dumfries
    ID 680000001505
    50 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 SCOTRAIL and 501

To get from Annan to Castle Douglas in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL bus from Annan station to Dumfries station. Next, take the 501 bus from Loreburne Centre, Dumfries station to Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
Bus - 501501
Leaves from Annan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Annan
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for bus
    SCOTRAIL
    Bus Replacement: Dumfries
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dumfries
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Loreburne Centre, Dumfries
    ID 680000001510
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Kirkcudbright
  • 6
    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 Annan to Castle Douglas

The distance between Annan, Scotland and Castle Douglas, Scotland is approximately 41.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Annan 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 Annan

Annan is located at Annan, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Stance 1, Annan.

Train stations close to Annan:

  • Annan

Bus stations close to Annan:

  • Stance 1, Annan
  • Stance 3, Annan
  • War Memorial, Annan

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

Alternative route by bus via SCOTRAIL and 501

To get from Annan to Castle Douglas in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL bus from Annan station to Dumfries station. Next, take the 501 bus from Loreburne Centre, Dumfries station to Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
Bus - 501501
Leaves from Annan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Annan
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for bus
    SCOTRAIL
    Bus Replacement: Dumfries
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dumfries
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Loreburne Centre, Dumfries
    ID 680000001510
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Kirkcudbright
  • 6
    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 Annan to Castle Douglas?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 81, Bus line 501.

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

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 501.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

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

    The SCOTRAIL bus line goes from Annan station near Annan to Bus Replacement: Dumfries station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bus Replacement: Dumfries station near Castle Douglas in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Annan and Castle Douglas in Scotland by bus is about 2 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL bus from the Annan stop near Annan in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bus Replacement: Dumfries stop, which is closest to Castle Douglas in Scotland.

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