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 Edinburgh, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 502C bus from Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station to Dumfries Railway Station, Dumfries station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the AVANTI WEST COAST train from Carlisle station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min.

182min
Bus - 502C502C
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Leaves from Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Castle Douglas
  • 2
    Bus - 502C502C
    Wait for bus
    502C
    Dumfries
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dumfries Railway Station, Dumfries
    ID 680000001517
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dumfries
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Carlisle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlisle
    ID CAR
    37 min
  • 7
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Edinburgh
  • 8
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    78 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh by bus and train via 501, SCOTRAIL and AVANTI WEST COAST

To get from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh in Edinburgh, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 501 bus from Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station to Dumfries Railway Station, Dumfries station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the AVANTI WEST COAST train from Carlisle station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min.

221min
Bus - 501501
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
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
    Dumfries Railway Station, Dumfries
    ID 680000001517
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dumfries
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Carlisle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlisle
    ID CAR
    37 min
  • 7
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Edinburgh
  • 8
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    78 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh

The distance between Castle Douglas, Edinburgh and Edinburgh, Edinburgh is approximately 246.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 182 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.

Public transport stations close to Castle Douglas

Castle Douglas is located at Castle Douglas, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas.

Bus stations close to Castle Douglas:

  • Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
  • Castle Douglas Library, Castle Douglas
  • Academy Street, Castle Douglas

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • Leith Street, Greenside

Related Routes

Alternative route from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh by bus and train via 501, SCOTRAIL and AVANTI WEST COAST

To get from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh in Edinburgh, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 501 bus from Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station to Dumfries Railway Station, Dumfries station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the AVANTI WEST COAST train from Carlisle station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min.

221min
Bus - 501501
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
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
    Dumfries Railway Station, Dumfries
    ID 680000001517
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dumfries
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Carlisle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlisle
    ID CAR
    37 min
  • 7
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Edinburgh
  • 8
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    78 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Bus line 502C, Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line AVANTI WEST COAST.

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

    The alternative route takes 221 minutes, using Bus line 501, Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line AVANTI WEST COAST.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh?

    The 502C bus line goes from Dumfries station near Castle Douglas in Scotland to Dumfries Railway Station, Dumfries station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Dumfries Railway Station, Dumfries station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

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

    The total travel time between Castle Douglas in Scotland and Edinburgh in Edinburgh by bus and train is about 3 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the 502C bus from the 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 Dumfries Railway Station, Dumfries station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

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