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

From Portlethen to Castle Douglas by bus and train

To get from Portlethen to Castle Douglas in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Portlethen station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X74 bus and finally take the 500 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
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X74X74
Bus - 500500
Leaves from Portlethen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Portlethen
    1.59 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    147 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 - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Stranraer
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
    Ride to bus station
    Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
    ID 680000349501
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Portlethen to Castle Douglas

The distance between Portlethen, Scotland and Castle Douglas, Scotland is approximately 378.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 392 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portlethen 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 Portlethen

Portlethen is located at Portlethen, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bourtreebush, Portlethen.

Bus stations close to Portlethen:

  • Bourtreebush, Portlethen
  • Berrymuir Road, Portlethen
  • New Bourtreebush, Portlethen

Public transport stations close to Castle Douglas, Scotland

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

Bus stations close to Castle Douglas:

  • Whitepark Rd, Castle Douglas
  • Markethill, Castle Douglas
  • Oakwell Road, Castle Douglas

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 392 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X74, Bus line 500.

  • Is there a direct train between Portlethen 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 6 hr 32 min.

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

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Portlethen station near Portlethen 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 Portlethen to Castle Douglas in Scotland by train and bus?

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

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Portlethen station near Portlethen in Scotland.

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

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