How to get from Glasgow Airport to Castle Douglas by bus?

By bus

To get from Glasgow Airport to Castle Douglas in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 500 bus from Terminal Building, Glasgow Airport station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow 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 5 hr 7 min.

307min
Bus - 500500
Bus - X74X74
Bus - 501501
Leaves from Terminal Building, Glasgow Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glasgow Airport
    Walkinshaw Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire PA3, UK
  • 2
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903762
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    330 yd • 4 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
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 77, X74 and 501

To get from Glasgow Airport to Castle Douglas in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 77 bus from Terminal Building, Glasgow Airport station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow 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 6 hr 11 min.

371min
Bus - 7777
Bus - X74X74
Bus - 501501
Leaves from Terminal Building, Glasgow Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glasgow Airport
    Walkinshaw Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire PA3, UK
  • 2
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903761
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    330 yd • 4 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
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow Airport to Castle Douglas

The distance between Glasgow Airport, Scotland and Castle Douglas, Scotland is approximately 102.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 307 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow Airport 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 Glasgow Airport

Glasgow Airport is located at Walkinshaw Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire PA3, UK, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Arran Avenue, Paisley.

Train stations close to Glasgow Airport:

  • Paisley St James

Bus stations close to Glasgow Airport:

  • Arran Avenue, Paisley

Ferry stations close to Glasgow Airport:

  • Renfrew Ferry Terminal, Blythswood

Public transport stations close to Castle Douglas, Scotland

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

Bus stations close to Castle Douglas:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 77, X74 and 501

To get from Glasgow Airport to Castle Douglas in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 77 bus from Terminal Building, Glasgow Airport station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow 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 6 hr 11 min.

371min
Bus - 7777
Bus - X74X74
Bus - 501501
Leaves from Terminal Building, Glasgow Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glasgow Airport
    Walkinshaw Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire PA3, UK
  • 2
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903761
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    330 yd • 4 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
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 307 minutes, using Bus line 500, Bus line X74, Bus line 501.

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

    The alternative route takes 371 minutes, using Bus line 77, Bus line X74, Bus line 501.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glasgow Airport and Castle Douglas?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glasgow Airport to Castle Douglas?

    The 500 bus line goes from Glasgow station near Glasgow Airport in Paisley to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station near Castle Douglas in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Glasgow Airport to Castle Douglas by bus?

    The total travel time between Glasgow Airport in Paisley and Castle Douglas in Scotland by bus is about 5 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Glasgow Airport to get to Castle Douglas?

    Get on the 500 bus from the Glasgow stop near Glasgow Airport in Paisley.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Glasgow Airport and Castle Douglas?

    Get off the bus at the Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas stop, which is closest to Castle Douglas in Scotland.

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