How to get from Ardrossan to Castle Douglas by bus?

From Ardrossan to Castle Douglas by bus

To get from Ardrossan to Castle Douglas in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X36 bus from Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X74 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 6 hr 32 min.

392min
Bus - X36X36
Bus - X74X74
Bus - 501501
Leaves from Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ardrossan
  • 2
    Bus - X36X36
    Wait for bus
    X36
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903724
    86 min
  • 4
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Dumfries
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whitesands, Dumfries
    ID 680000001502
    130 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitesands, Dumfries
    ID 680000001505
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Kirkcudbright
  • 8
    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 Ardrossan to Castle Douglas

The distance between Ardrossan, Scotland and Castle Douglas, Scotland is approximately 213.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 392 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ardrossan 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 Ardrossan

Ardrossan is located at Ardrossan, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan.

Train stations close to Ardrossan:

  • Saltcoats
  • Ardrossan Harbour
  • Ardrossan South Beach

Bus stations close to Ardrossan:

  • Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan
  • Chapelhill Mount, Ardrossan
  • Dalry Road, Ardrossan

Ferry stations close to Ardrossan:

  • Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan

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 Ardrossan to Castle Douglas?

    The fastest way takes 392 minutes, using Bus line X36, Bus line X74, Bus line 501.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 32 min.

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

    The X36 bus line goes from Glasgow station near Ardrossan to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station near Castle Douglas in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Ardrossan and Castle Douglas in Scotland by bus is about 6 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the X36 bus from the Glasgow stop near Ardrossan in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow stop, which is closest to Castle Douglas in Scotland.