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How to get fromCarlisle to Dumfries and Gallowayby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Dumfries and Galloway 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 Road Endbus bus 500 / ...
    1h 26m

  2. Drive 45.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Dumfries and Gallowaycar car 45.4 mi
    1h 1m
    £11–16

  3. 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 Road Endbus bus 500
    2h 2m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlisle to Dumfries and Gallowaytaxi taxi 45.4 mi
    1h 1m
    £100–130

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  • Distance: 41.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Dumfries and Galloway. However, you can take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Road End via Lockerbie, Hall, and Stance 5 in around 2h 2m.

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