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

From Castle Douglas to Insch by bus and train

To get from Castle Douglas to Insch in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 500 bus from Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station to Buccleuch Street, Dumfries station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X74 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Insch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 10 min.

430min
Bus - 500500
Bus - X74X74
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Castle Douglas
  • 2
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Dumfries
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    129 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 8
    Ride to train station Insch
    Ride to train station
    Insch
    199 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Castle Douglas to Insch by bus and train via 555, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Castle Douglas to Insch in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 555 bus from Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station to Railway Station, Dumfries station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Insch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 24 min.

504min
Bus - 555555
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Castle Douglas
  • 2
    Bus - 555555
    Wait for bus
    555
    Dumfries
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Dumfries
    ID 680000001517
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dumfries
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    114 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 9
    Ride to train station Insch
    Ride to train station
    Insch
    199 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Castle Douglas to Insch
The distance between Castle Douglas, Scotland and Insch, Scotland is approximately 270.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 430 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castle Douglas to Insch 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 Castle Douglas

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

Bus stations close to Castle Douglas:

  • Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
  • Library, Castle Douglas
  • Academy Street, Castle Douglas
Public transport stations close to Insch, Scotland

Insch is located at Insch, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Market Street, Insch.

Bus stations close to Insch:

  • Market Street, Insch
  • Rannes Street, Insch
  • Foudland Court, Insch

Alternative route from Castle Douglas to Insch by bus and train via 555, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Castle Douglas to Insch in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 555 bus from Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas station to Railway Station, Dumfries station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Insch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 24 min.

504min
Bus - 555555
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Swimming Pool, Castle Douglas
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Castle Douglas
  • 2
    Bus - 555555
    Wait for bus
    555
    Dumfries
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Dumfries
    ID 680000001517
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dumfries
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    114 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 9
    Ride to train station Insch
    Ride to train station
    Insch
    199 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to Insch?

    The fastest way takes 430 minutes, using Bus line 500, Bus line X74, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 504 minutes, using Bus line 555, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 10 min.

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

    The 500 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 Insch in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Castle Douglas and Insch in Scotland by bus and train is about 7 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the 500 bus from the Dumfries stop near Castle Douglas in Scotland.

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

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

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