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How to get fromCastle Douglas to Bishop Aucklandby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    5h 31m
    £51–108

  2. Drive 112.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Bishop Aucklandcar car 112.6 mi
    2h 22m
    £28–40

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to General Hospitalbus bus X21
    6h 3m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stance 4 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to General Hospitalbus bus X21
    9h 51m

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  • Distance: 159.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Bishop Auckland via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Carlisle, Newcastle, and Darlington in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to General Hospital via Dumfries station, Stance 4, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 9h 51m.

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