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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.

550min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X74X74
Bus - 501501
Leaves from Mallaig

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mallaig
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    324 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    520 yd • 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 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
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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.

550min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 501501
Leaves from Mallaig

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mallaig
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    324 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Carlisle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dumfries
    109 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Loreburne Centre, Dumfries
    ID 680000001510
    750 yd • 9 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
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Mallaig to Castle Douglas

The distance between Mallaig, Scotland and Castle Douglas, Scotland is approximately 257.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 550 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mallaig 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 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

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.

550min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 501501
Leaves from Mallaig

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mallaig
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    324 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Carlisle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dumfries
    109 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Loreburne Centre, Dumfries
    ID 680000001510
    750 yd • 9 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
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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.

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