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

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There are 3 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Windermere 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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3h 54m

  2. Drive  95.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Windermerecar car 95.7 mi
    1h 50m
    £24–35

  3. Bus, line 381 bus, train, line 555 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 St Mary's Churchbus bus 555
    4h 55m

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  • Distance: 111.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Castle Douglas to Windermere. However, you can take the bus to Dumfries station, walk to Dumfries, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, then take the train to Windermere. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to St Mary's Church via Dumfries station, Crown Inn, Lockerbie, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 55m.

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