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 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 40 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.

220min
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
    38 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 and Edinburgh is approximately 258.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 220 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 schedule from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh

To check the bus and train schedule 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 220 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 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Castle Douglas to Edinburgh?

    The 501 bus line goes from Dumfries Railway Station, Dumfries station near Castle Douglas in Scotland to Dumfries station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Dumfries 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 3 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the 501 bus from the Dumfries Railway Station, 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 station, which is closest to Edinburgh.

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