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

From Castle Douglas to Edinburgh by bus and train

To get from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 501 bus from Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station to Buccleuch Street, Dumfries station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 81 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 59 min.

299min
Bus - 501501
Bus - 8181
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
    Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    52 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Lockerbie
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bridge Street, Lockerbie
    ID 680000157503
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lockerbie
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Edinburgh
  • 8
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh

The distance between Castle Douglas, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 183.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 299 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 Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 299 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line 81, Train line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh in Scotland?

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

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

    The total travel time between Castle Douglas and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 4 hr 59 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the bus at the Buccleuch Street, Dumfries station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.

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