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

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

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  1. Train, bus, line 415 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 The Grapes Hotelbus bus 415
    5h 15m

  2. Drive 93.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Whithorncar car 93.1 mi
    1h 52m
    £23–33

  3. Train, bus, line 415 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 The Grapes Hotelbus bus 415
    6h 18m

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  • Distance: 107.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Whithorn. However, you can take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, take the bus to Stance 1, then take the line 415 bus to The Grapes Hotel. Alternatively, you can drive from Carlisle to Whithorn in around 1h 52m.

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