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How to get fromCastle Douglas to Lake District (Land)by bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Lake District (Land) 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 bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    4h 6m

  2. Drive 85.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Lake District (Land)car car 85.8 mi
    1h 56m
    £21–30

  3. Bus, line 381 bus, train, line 78 bus

    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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to National Trust car parkbus bus 78 / ...
    4h 16m

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  • Distance: 94.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Castle Douglas, Scotland and Lake District (Land), England?

There is no direct connection from Castle Douglas to Lake District (Land). 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, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the line 78 bus to National Trust car park. Alternatively, you can drive from Castle Douglas to Lake District (Land) in around 1h 56m.

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