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How to get fromCastle Douglas to Amblesideby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus, line 555 bus via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotelbus bus 555
    4h 21m
    £26–44

  2. Train, bus, line 555 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotelbus bus 555
    4h 32m
    £21–33

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    4h 23m

  4. Drive 91.8 mi

    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Amblesidecar car 91.8 mi
    1h 44m
    £23–33

Castle Douglas to Ambleside by bus and train

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 104.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Castle Douglas to Ambleside. However, you can take the bus to Dumfries station, walk to Dumfries, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the line 555 bus to Salutation Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Vicarage Road via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Carlisle, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 4h 23m.

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