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How to get fromCastle Douglas to Bowness-on-Windermereby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Bowness-on-Windermere by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 8m

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Penrith North Lakestrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Fold Headbus bus 508
    5h 21m
    £19–29

  3. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to St Martins Churchbus bus 508
    5h 12m
    £24–40

  4. Drive 96.5 mi

    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Bowness-on-Windermerecar car 96.5 mi
    1h 51m
    £24–34

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 112.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Castle Douglas, Scotland and Bowness-on-Windermere, England?

There is no direct connection from Castle Douglas to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, you can take the bus to Dumfries station, walk to Dumfries, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Windermere, walk to Bus Rail Interchange, then take the line 599 bus to St Martins Church. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to St Martins Church via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 12m.

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