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

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There are 4 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Penrith 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 Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2h 33m

  2. Drive  69.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Penrithcar car 69.3 mi
    1h 19m
    £18–25

  3. Bus, line 381 bus, train

    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
    2h 43m

  4. Bus, train, line 104 bus

    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 La Mexxaluna to Town Hallbus bus 104
    2h 57m

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  • Distance: 69.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Castle Douglas to Penrith. However, you can take the bus to Dumfries station, walk to Dumfries, take the train to Carlisle, then take the train to Penrith North Lakes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Penrith North Lakes via Dumfries station, Crown Inn, and Lockerbie in around 2h 43m.

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