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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 via Carlisle

    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
    5h 7m

  2. Drive  141.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Accrington to Castle Douglascar car 141.2 mi
    2h 50m
    £35–51

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Royal Bankbus bus 501 / ...
    5h 37m

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  • Distance: 158.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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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