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How to get fromAmbleside to Dumfriesby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ambleside to Dumfries by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 555 bus, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vicarage Road to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3h 35m
    £25–45

  2. Drive 74 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ambleside to Dumfriescar car 74 mi
    1h 25m
    £18–26

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    3h 49m
    £38–68

  4. Line 555 bus, bus, train, line 381 bus

    1. Take the bus from Vicarage Road to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    3. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lockerbietrain train
    4. Take the bus from Hall to Loreburne Centre Stance 2bus bus 381
    3h 44m

Ambleside to Dumfries by bus and train

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Ambleside, Cumbria, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a bus from bus interchange to Dumfries via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, and Carlisle in around 3h 49m.

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