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

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There are 4 ways to get from Blackpool to Castle Douglas by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Royal Bankbus bus 500
    4h 46m

  2. Drive  141.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackpool to Castle Douglascar car 141.1 mi
    2h 41m
    £35–51

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Queens Squarebus bus 42
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Royal Bankbus bus 501 / ...
    6h 28m

  4. Line 61 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Street to Bus Stationbus bus 61
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    4. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Royal Bankbus bus 501 / ...
    8h 19m

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  • Distance: 159 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Blackpool 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 take a bus from Abingdon Street to Royal Bank via Queens Square, Lancaster, Lockerbie, Hall, and Stance 5 in around 6h 28m.

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