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

From Castle Douglas to Muirkirk by bus and train

To get from Castle Douglas to Muirkirk in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 555 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 42 bus from Park Road, Auchinleck station to Bridge Street, Muirkirk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The bus and train schedule from Castle Douglas may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Muirkirk on the Moovit app.

167min
Bus - 555555
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 4242
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
    Dumfries Railway Station, Dumfries
    ID 680000001517
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dumfries
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Auchinleck
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Road, Auchinleck
    ID 6180603
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Muirkirk
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bridge Street, Muirkirk
    Ride to bus station
    Bridge Street, Muirkirk
    ID 6180811
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Castle Douglas to Muirkirk by bus and train via 502C, SCOTRAIL and 42

To get from Castle Douglas to Muirkirk in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 42 bus from Park Road, Auchinleck station to Bridge Street, Muirkirk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The bus and train schedule from Castle Douglas may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Muirkirk on the Moovit app.

173min
Bus - 502C502C
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 4242
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
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Auchinleck
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Road, Auchinleck
    ID 6180603
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Muirkirk
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bridge Street, Muirkirk
    Ride to bus station
    Bridge Street, Muirkirk
    ID 6180811
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Castle Douglas to Muirkirk

The distance between Castle Douglas, Scotland and Muirkirk, Scotland is approximately 120.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castle Douglas to Muirkirk by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Castle Douglas to Muirkirk

To check the bus and train schedule from Castle Douglas to Muirkirk using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Castle Douglas) and destination (Muirkirk), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Castle Douglas to Muirkirk by bus and train via 502C, SCOTRAIL and 42

To get from Castle Douglas to Muirkirk in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 42 bus from Park Road, Auchinleck station to Bridge Street, Muirkirk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The bus and train schedule from Castle Douglas may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Muirkirk on the Moovit app.

173min
Bus - 502C502C
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 4242
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
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Auchinleck
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Road, Auchinleck
    ID 6180603
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Muirkirk
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bridge Street, Muirkirk
    Ride to bus station
    Bridge Street, Muirkirk
    ID 6180811
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 555, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 42.

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

    The alternative route takes 173 minutes, using Bus line 502C, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 42.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 47 min.

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

    The 555 bus line goes from Dumfries station near Castle Douglas to Dumfries Railway Station, Dumfries station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Dumfries Railway Station, Dumfries station near Muirkirk in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Castle Douglas and Muirkirk in Scotland by bus and train is about 2 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the 555 bus from the Dumfries stop near Castle Douglas in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Dumfries Railway Station, Dumfries stop, which is closest to Muirkirk in Scotland.

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