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How to get fromCarlisle to Isle of Whithornby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to Isle of Whithorn by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Stance 1bus bus 500
    3. Take the bus from Stance 3 to Harbourbus bus 415
    5h 12m

  2. Drive 96.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Isle of Whithorncar car 96.7 mi
    1h 58m
    £24–34

  3. Train, bus via Lockerbie

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Stance 1bus bus 500
    3. Take the bus from Stance 3 to Harbourbus bus 415
    5h 48m

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  • Distance: 110.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Isle of Whithorn, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Isle of Whithorn. However, you can take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, take the bus to Stance 1, then take the bus to Harbour. Alternatively, you can drive from Carlisle to Isle of Whithorn in around 1h 58m.

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