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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Castle Douglas
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 20 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
122 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Castle Douglas is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Castle Douglas will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh for Castle Douglas every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 122 km distance in an average of 5 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:275h20Edinburgh15:47Castle Douglas£361One-way0 changes
- 10:275h20Edinburgh15:47Castle Douglas£361One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Edinburgh to Castle Douglas
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Castle Douglas among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, and a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 122 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£33 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Castle Douglas
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Castle Douglas run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:12, the last at 14:28. The fastest train covers the 122 km distance in 2h 57m.
Distance 122 km |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 6:12 |
Last train 14:28 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Edinburgh to Castle Douglas trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Edinburgh and Castle Douglas from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Castle Douglas train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Castle Douglas by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Castle Douglas, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Castle Douglas
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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