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

From Glasgow Airport to Castle Douglas by bus and train

To get from Glasgow Airport to Castle Douglas in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 500 bus from Terminal Building, Glasgow Airport station to Waterloo Lane, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 500 bus from Railway Station, Dumfries station to Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min.

203min
Bus - 500500
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 500500
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
    Waterloo Lane, Glasgow
    ID 6090190
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Carlisle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dumfries
    110 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Dumfries
    ID 680000001517
    100 m • 2 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
    42 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 172.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 203 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow Airport 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 Glasgow Airport

Glasgow Airport is located at Walkinshaw Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire PA3, UK, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Renfrew Ferry Terminal, Blythswood.

Train stations close to Glasgow Airport:

  • Paisley St James
  • Paisley Canal
  • Paisley Gilmour Street

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 Royal Bank, Castle Douglas.

Bus stations close to Castle Douglas:

  • Royal Bank, Castle Douglas
  • Town Hall, Castle Douglas
  • Carlingwark Street, Castle Douglas

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 203 minutes, using Bus line 500, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 500.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 23 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 Waterloo Lane, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Waterloo Lane, Glasgow station near Castle Douglas in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Glasgow Airport in Paisley and Castle Douglas in Scotland by bus and train is about 3 hr 23 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 Waterloo Lane, Glasgow stop, which is closest to Castle Douglas in Scotland.

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