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How to get fromCarlisle to Castle Douglasby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Royal Bankbus bus 500 / ...
    1h 46m

  2. Drive  49.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Castle Douglascar car 49.5 mi
    1h 3m
    £13–18

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlisle to Castle Douglastaxi taxi 49.5 mi
    1h 3m
    £210–260

  4. Train, line 381 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    2. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Royal Bankbus bus 500
    2h 10m

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  • Distance: 52.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Castle Douglas. However, you can take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, then take the bus to Royal Bank. Alternatively, you can drive from Carlisle to Castle Douglas in around 1h 3m.

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