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How to get fromChester to Wigtownby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Wigtown by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Stance 1bus bus 500
    7h 22m

  2. Drive  221.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Wigtowncar car 221.6 mi
    3h 57m
    £56–80

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 830
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Stance 1bus bus 500
    11h 2m

  4. Steam train, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Stance 1bus bus 500
    10h 6m

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  • Distance: 225.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Wigtown, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Primary School via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, Stance 5, and Stance 3 in around 11h 2m.

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