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

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There are 3 ways to get from Burnley 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 56m

  2. Drive 143.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burnley to Castle Douglascar car 143.5 mi
    2h 47m
    £35–51

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ormerod Road to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus bus M4
    2. Take the train from Keighley to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 51m

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  • Distance: 164.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Burnley 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 Burnley to Castle Douglas in around 2h 47m.

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