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

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There are 3 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 Smokehousesbus bus 500
    6h 34m

  2. Drive  221.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Wigtowncar car 221.6 mi
    3h 57m
    £55–79

  3. 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 35m

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  • Distance: 224.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Wigtown. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, take the bus to Smokehouses, then take the taxi to Wigtown. Alternatively, you can drive from Chester to Wigtown in around 3h 57m.

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