How to get from Ayr to Castle Douglas by bus?

From Ayr to Castle Douglas by bus

To get from Ayr to Castle Douglas in Scotland, take the 360 bus from Bus Station , Ayr station to Port Rodie, Stranraer station. Next, take the 500 bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer station to Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min.

265min
Bus - 360360
Bus - 500500
Leaves from Bus Station , Ayr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ayr
  • 2
    Bus - 360360
    Wait for bus
    360
    Stranraer
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Rodie, Stranraer
    ID 680000088504
    124 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer
    ID 680000088508
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Dumfries
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
    Ride to bus station
    Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
    ID 680000349501
    109 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ayr to Castle Douglas by bus via 923 and 500

To get from Ayr to Castle Douglas in Scotland, take the 923 bus from Bus Station , Ayr station to Port Rodie, Stranraer station. Next, take the 500 bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer station to Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 1 min.

301min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 923923
Bus - 500500
Leaves from Bus Station , Ayr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station , Ayr
    ID 6190691
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 923923
    Wait for bus
    923
    Stranraer
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Rodie, Stranraer
    ID 680000088504
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer
    ID 680000088508
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Dumfries
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
    Ride to bus station
    Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
    ID 680000349501
    109 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ayr to Castle Douglas

The distance between Ayr, Scotland and Castle Douglas, Scotland is approximately 179.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 265 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ayr 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 Ayr

Ayr is located at Ayr, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station , Ayr.

Train stations close to Ayr:

  • Newton-On-Ayr
  • Ayr
  • Prestwick

Bus stations close to Ayr:

  • Bus Station , Ayr
  • Douglas Street, Ayr
  • Wellington Square, Ayr

Public transport stations close to Castle Douglas, Scotland

Castle Douglas is located at Castle Douglas, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Carlingwark Street, Castle Douglas.

Bus stations close to Castle Douglas:

  • Carlingwark Street, Castle Douglas
  • Town Hall, Castle Douglas
  • Cotton Street, Castle Douglas

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ayr to Castle Douglas by bus via 923 and 500

To get from Ayr to Castle Douglas in Scotland, take the 923 bus from Bus Station , Ayr station to Port Rodie, Stranraer station. Next, take the 500 bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer station to Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 1 min.

301min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 923923
Bus - 500500
Leaves from Bus Station , Ayr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station , Ayr
    ID 6190691
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 923923
    Wait for bus
    923
    Stranraer
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Rodie, Stranraer
    ID 680000088504
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer
    ID 680000088508
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Dumfries
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
    Ride to bus station
    Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
    ID 680000349501
    109 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 265 minutes, using Bus line 360, Bus line 500.

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

    The alternative route takes 301 minutes, using Bus line 923, Bus line 500.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 25 min.

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

    The 360 bus line goes from Stranraer station near Ayr to Port Rodie, Stranraer station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Port Rodie, Stranraer station near Castle Douglas in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Ayr and Castle Douglas in Scotland by bus is about 4 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the 360 bus from the Stranraer stop near Ayr in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Port Rodie, Stranraer stop, which is closest to Castle Douglas in Scotland.