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

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There are 3 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Kendal by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Carlisle

    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
    3h 20m
  2. Drive 97.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Kendalcar car 97.7 mi
    1h 48m
    £24–35
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    3h 36m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Castle Douglas to Kendal. However, you can take the bus to Dumfries station, walk to Dumfries, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, walk to Station, then take the bus to The Shakespeare Inn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to The Shakespeare Inn via Dumfries station, Crown Inn, Lockerbie, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 3h 36m.

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