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How to get fromDumfries to Bassenthwaite Lakeby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Bassenthwaite Lake by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    2h 44m
    £20–32

  2. Train, bus via Lockerbie

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    3h 47m
    £11–22

  3. Train, line 68 bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from B&M Bargains to Main Streetbus bus 68
    3h 35m

  4. Drive 55.9 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Bassenthwaite Lakecar car 55.9 mi
    1h 11m
    £14–20

  5. Train, bus via Penrith

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Brathay Hill Junctionbus bus X5 / ...
    2h 46m
    £24–41

Dumfries to Bassenthwaite Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Bassenthwaite Lake, England?

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Bassenthwaite Lake. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, walk to Bus Station, take the bus to Main Street, then take the bus to turn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Link House via Carlisle, Maryport, B&M Bargains, and Main Street in around 3h 35m.

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