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How to get fromCastle Douglas to Kirkby Stephenby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Kirkby Stephen by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Penrith

    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 bus from Rail Station to Costa Coffeebus bus 563
    4h 28m

  2. Drive 93.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Kirkby Stephencar car 93.6 mi
    1h 42m
    £23–33

  3. Bus, train

    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 Kirkby Stephentrain train
    5h

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Costa Coffeebus bus 563
    4h 39m

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  • Distance: 96.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Castle Douglas to Kirkby Stephen. However, you can take the bus to Dumfries station, walk to Dumfries, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, then take the bus to Costa Coffee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Pennine Hotel via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Carlisle, Kirkby Stephen, and Rail Station in around 5h.

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