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There are 5 ways to get from Forfar to Castle Douglas by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Glasgow

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    1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    6h 2m
    £39–70

  2. Bus, train, line 381 bus

    1. Take the bus from Forfar to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train
    4. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    5. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Royal Bankbus bus 500
    6h 6m

  3. Drive  154.5 mi

    1. Drive from Forfar to Castle Douglascar car 154.5 mi
    2h 59m
    £39–56

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    6h 49m
    £65–123

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Forfar to George Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 101 / ...
    7h 43m

Forfar to Castle Douglas by bus

Calendar190Weekly Buses
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Castle Douglas, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Royal Bank via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, and Stance 5 in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar South to Swimming Pool via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Haymarket, Carlisle, Dumfries, and Dumfries station in around 6h 49m.

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