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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolton 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 35m

  2. Drive  155.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bolton to Castle Douglascar car 155.1 mi
    2h 50m
    £39–56

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bolton to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Royal Bankbus bus 501 / ...
    4h 45m

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  • Distance: 161.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Bolton to Castle Douglas. However, you can 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 Bolton to Castle Douglas in around 2h 50m.

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