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

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There are 3 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Haltwhistle 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 Haltwhistletrain train
    2h 51m

  2. Drive 69.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Haltwhistlecar car 69.1 mi
    1h 20m
    £17–25

  3. Bus, train, line 685 bus

    1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Westgatebus bus 685
    4h 17m

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  • Distance: 74.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Castle Douglas to Haltwhistle. However, you can take the bus to Dumfries station, walk to Dumfries, take the train to Carlisle, then take the train to Haltwhistle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Westgate via Dumfries station, Crown Inn, Lockerbie, Carlisle, and Bus Station in around 4h 17m.

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