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How to get fromDumfries to Barnard Castleby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Dumfries to Barnard Castle by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kirkby Stephentrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kirkby Stephen to Barnard Castletaxi taxi
    3h 1m
    £76–117

  2. Drive 91.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Barnard Castlecar car 91.2 mi
    1h 38m
    £23–33

  3. Train, line 84 bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Tubwell Row to Galgate - Stand Bbus bus 84
    5h 5m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 96 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Barnard Castle, England?

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Barnard Castle. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Kirkby Stephen, then take the taxi to Barnard Castle. Alternatively, you can drive from Dumfries to Barnard Castle in around 1h 38m.

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