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How to get fromAccrington to Castle Douglasby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Accrington to Castle Douglas by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Royal Bankbus bus 500
    4h 36m

  2. Drive  141.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Accrington to Castle Douglascar car 141.2 mi
    2h 50m
    £36–51

  3. Train, line 381 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    4. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Royal Bankbus bus 500
    4h 40m

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  • Distance: 158.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Castle Douglas, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Accrington to Castle Douglas. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, then take the bus to Royal Bank. Alternatively, you can drive from Accrington to Castle Douglas in around 2h 50m.

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