How to get from Mallaig to Castle Douglas by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Mallaig to Castle Douglas in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Mallaig 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 9 hr 10 min.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationMallaig
- 2Wait for trainSCOTRAILGlasgow Queen Street
- 3Ride to train stationGlasgow Queen Street324 min
- 4Walk to bus stationBuchanan Bus Station, GlasgowID 60903725520 yd • 7 min
- 5Wait for busX74Dumfries
- 6Ride to bus stationWhitesands, DumfriesID 680000001502130 min
- 7Walk to bus stationWhitesands, DumfriesID 68000000150570 yd • 1 min
- 8Wait for bus501Kirkcudbright
- 9Ride to bus stationSwimming Pool, Castle DouglasID 68000034950152 min
Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 501
To get from Mallaig to Castle Douglas in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Mallaig station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 501 bus from Loreburne Centre, Dumfries station to Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 10 min.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationMallaig
- 2Wait for trainSCOTRAILGlasgow Queen Street
- 3Ride to train stationGlasgow Queen Street324 min
- 4Walk to train stationGlasgow Central510 yd • 7 min
- 5Wait for trainSCOTRAILCarlisle
- 6Ride to train stationDumfries109 min
- 7Walk to bus stationLoreburne Centre, DumfriesID 680000001510750 yd • 9 min
- 8Wait for bus501Kirkcudbright
- 9Ride to bus stationSwimming Pool, Castle DouglasID 68000034950153 min
Public transport directions from Mallaig to Castle Douglas
Public transport stations close to Mallaig
Mallaig is located at Mallaig, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Mallaig.
Train stations close to Mallaig:
- Mallaig
- Morar
Bus stations close to Mallaig:
- Ferry Terminal, Mallaig
- Boatyard, Mallaig
- Lovat Terrace, Mallaig
Ferry stations close to Mallaig:
- Mallaig (Calmac) Ferry Terminal, Mallaig
- Mallaig (For Knoydart) Ferry Terminal, Mallaig
Public transport stations close to Castle Douglas, Scotland
Castle Douglas is located at Castle Douglas, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Academy Street, Castle Douglas.
Bus stations close to Castle Douglas:
- Academy Street, Castle Douglas
- Royal Bank, Castle Douglas
- Library, Castle Douglas
Related Routes
- Anstruther to Castle Douglas
- Ashgill to Castle Douglas
- Ayr to Castle Douglas
- Banavie And Corpach to Castle Douglas
- Broadford to Castle Douglas
- Castle Douglas to Caol
- Dumfries to Castle Douglas
- Elie And Earlsferry to Castle Douglas
- Kyle Of Lochalsh to Castle Douglas
- Castle Douglas to Langholm
- Pittenweem to Castle Douglas
- Portree to Castle Douglas
- St Monans to Castle Douglas
- Glasgow Science Centre to Castle Douglas
- Glasgow Airport to Castle Douglas
- Prestwick International Airport to Castle Douglas
- Mallaig to Dalmellington And Burnton
- Mallaig to Aberdeen
- Mallaig to Aberdeenshire
- Mallaig to Aberfeldy
Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 501
To get from Mallaig to Castle Douglas in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Mallaig station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 501 bus from Loreburne Centre, Dumfries station to Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 10 min.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationMallaig
- 2Wait for trainSCOTRAILGlasgow Queen Street
- 3Ride to train stationGlasgow Queen Street324 min
- 4Walk to train stationGlasgow Central510 yd • 7 min
- 5Wait for trainSCOTRAILCarlisle
- 6Ride to train stationDumfries109 min
- 7Walk to bus stationLoreburne Centre, DumfriesID 680000001510750 yd • 9 min
- 8Wait for bus501Kirkcudbright
- 9Ride to bus stationSwimming Pool, Castle DouglasID 68000034950153 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Mallaig to Castle Douglas?
The fastest way takes 550 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X74, Bus line 501.
What is the alternative route to get from Mallaig to Castle Douglas?
The alternative route takes 550 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 501.
Is there a direct train between Mallaig 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 9 hr 10 min.
Which train line goes from Mallaig to Castle Douglas in Scotland?
The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Mallaig 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 Mallaig to Castle Douglas in Scotland by train and bus?
The total travel time between Mallaig and Castle Douglas in Scotland by train and bus is about 9 hr 10 min.
Where do I get on the train near Mallaig to get to Castle Douglas in Scotland?
Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Mallaig in Scotland.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Mallaig and Castle Douglas in Scotland?
Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street stop, which is closest to Castle Douglas in Scotland.