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

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There are 4 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Preston 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 train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train
    3h 20m

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    5h 29m
    £27–44

  3. Drive  138.2 mi

    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Prestoncar car 138.2 mi
    2h 24m
    £35–50

  4. 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 Prestontrain train
    3h 36m

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  • Distance: 141 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Castle Douglas to Preston. However, you can take the bus to Dumfries station, walk to Dumfries, take the train to Carlisle, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Bus Station via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Carlisle, and Bus Station in around 5h 29m.

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