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

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There are 3 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Carlisle 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 Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    1h 57m

  2. Drive 51.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Carlislecar car 51.2 mi
    1h 1m
    £13–18

  3. Bus, line 381 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Crown Innbus bus 381
    3. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain train
    2h 22m

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  • Distance: 51.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Castle Douglas to Carlisle. However, you can take the bus to Dumfries station, walk to Dumfries, then take the train to Carlisle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Carlisle via Dumfries station, Crown Inn, and Lockerbie in around 2h 22m.

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