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

Castle Douglas to Edinburgh - Bus Timetable

The 501 bus from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh runs from 06:40 to 22:26, with departures every 45 min-3 hr. The journey takes about 4 hr 58 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Castle Douglas to Edinburgh by bus and train

To get from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 501 bus from Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station to School, Dumfries station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 381 bus and finally take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Lockerbie station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 58 min. The bus and train schedule from Castle Douglas may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

298min
Bus - 501501
Bus - 381381
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Leaves from Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Castle Douglas
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Dumfries
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    School, Dumfries
    ID 680000198111
    53 min
  • 4
    Bus - 381381
    Wait for bus
    381
    Lockerbie
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hall, Lockerbie
    ID 680000157503
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lockerbie
    160 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Edinburgh
  • 8
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    62 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh

The distance between Castle Douglas and Edinburgh is approximately 183.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 298 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Edinburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh

To check the bus and train timetable from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Castle Douglas) and destination (Edinburgh), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 298 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line 381, Train line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Castle Douglas and Edinburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh?

    The 501 bus line goes from School, Dumfries station near Castle Douglas in Scotland to Hall, Lockerbie station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Hall, Lockerbie station near Edinburgh.

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

    The total travel time between Castle Douglas and Edinburgh by bus and train is about 4 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the 501 bus from the School, Dumfries stop near Castle Douglas in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Hall, Lockerbie station, which is closest to Edinburgh.

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