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

From Caol to Castle Douglas by bus and train

To get from Caol to Castle Douglas in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Banavie station to Glasgow Queen Street 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 8 hr 2 min.

482min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X74X74
Bus - 501501
Leaves from Banavie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Banavie
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    247 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Dumfries
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whitesands, Dumfries
    ID 680000001502
    130 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitesands, Dumfries
    ID 680000001505
    70 m • 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
    58 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Caol to Castle Douglas

The distance between Caol, Scotland and Castle Douglas, Scotland is approximately 351.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 482 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caol 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 Caol

Caol is located at Caol, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is B8004 Junction, Banavie.

Train stations close to Caol:

  • Banavie
  • Corpach
  • Fort William

Bus stations close to Caol:

  • B8004 Junction, Banavie
  • Mackenzie Court Road End, Caol
  • Moorings Hotel, Banavie

Ferry stations close to Caol:

  • Fort William Ferry Landing, Fort William

Public transport stations close to Castle Douglas, Scotland

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

Bus stations close to Castle Douglas:

  • Coop, Castle Douglas
  • Railway Terrace, Castle Douglas
  • Carlingwark Street, Castle Douglas

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 482 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X74, Bus line 501.

  • Is there a direct train between Caol 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 8 hr 2 min.

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

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Banavie station near Caol to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Glasgow Queen Street station near Castle Douglas in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Caol and Castle Douglas in Scotland by train and bus is about 8 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Banavie station near Caol in Scotland.

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

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

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