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Where to stay
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Castle Douglas travel guide

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You're Going to Love Castle Douglas

With a population of 3,631, Castle Douglas is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Castle Douglas to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Castle Douglas

Castle Douglas in January
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Castle Douglas in January
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Castle Douglas

Plane

Although Castle Douglas doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 67 miles from Castle Douglas. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Castle Douglas departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Castle Douglas, followed by Arriva.

Car

Another option to get to Castle Douglas is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 122 miles from Castle Douglas. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Castle Douglas using National Express or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Castle Douglas takes 115 miles and will cost you around £15. From London, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 415 miles.

Plane

Although Castle Douglas doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 67 miles from Castle Douglas. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Castle Douglas departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Castle Douglas, followed by Arriva.

Car

Another option to get to Castle Douglas is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 122 miles from Castle Douglas. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Castle Douglas using National Express or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Castle Douglas takes 115 miles and will cost you around £15. From London, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 415 miles.

Airports near Castle Douglas

EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Castle Douglas

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Castle Douglas

Average rates range from around £115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £132 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Castle Douglas

Most booked hotels in Castle Douglas

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The Thistle Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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The Inn on The Loch
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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The Birchtree Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Clonyard House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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The Imperial Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£69+
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Hiring a car in Castle Douglas

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Castle Douglas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Castle Douglas is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Castle Douglas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Castle Douglas is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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