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

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There are 4 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Lancaster 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 Lancastertrain train
    3h 4m

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    5h 19m
    £17–51

  3. Drive 118.1 mi

    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Lancastercar car 118.1 mi
    2h 4m
    £29–42

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Lancastertrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    3h 22m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 120.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Castle Douglas to Lancaster. However, you can take the bus to Dumfries station, walk to Dumfries, take the train to Carlisle, then take the train to Lancaster. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Bus Station Night Std via Dumfries station, Crown Inn, Lockerbie, Carlisle, and Bus Station in around 5h 19m.

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