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How to get fromDouglas to Dumfriesby car ferry, car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Douglas to Dumfries by car ferry, car, train, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Heyshamcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Heysham to Dumfriescar car
    5h 35m
    £36–106

  2. Car ferry, train via Carlisle

    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 19m
    £70–124

  3. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    11h
    £49–113

  4. Car ferry, train, Steam train

    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leylandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Leyland to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    11h 28m

  5. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain train
    8h 6m
    £46–111

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 172 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Douglas, Isle of Man and Dumfries, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Douglas to Dumfries. However, you can take the car ferry to Heysham then drive to Dumfries. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dumfries via Liverpool, Liverpool James Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, Wigan North Western, and Carlisle in around 7h 19m.

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