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How to get fromCumbria to Dumfriesby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cumbria to Dumfries by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 508 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ullswater Guest House to Rail Stationbus bus 508 / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    2h 24m
    £23–41

  2. Drive 60 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cumbria to Dumfriescar car 60 mi
    1h 7m
    £15–22

  3. Line 508 bus, train, line 381 bus

    1. Take the bus from Longthwaite road end to Rail Stationbus bus 508 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hall to Loreburne Centre Stance 2bus bus 381
    3h 5m

  4. Line 508 bus, line 104 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Longthwaite road end to Bus Stationbus bus 508 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to STAND A - English Streetbus bus 104
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3h 6m
    £20–33

Cumbria to Dumfries by bus and train

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 57.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cumbria to Dumfries. However, you can take the line 508 bus to Rail Station, walk to Penrith North Lakes, take the train to Carlisle, then take the train to Dumfries. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Loreburne Centre Stance 2 via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Lockerbie, and Hall in around 3h 5m.

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