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How to get fromDumfries to Cumbriaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 508 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Pooley Bridge Innbus bus 508
    2h 43m
    £23–39

  2. Drive 60.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Cumbriacar car 60.1 mi
    1h 7m
    £15–22

  3. Train, line 104 bus, line 508 bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Longthwaite road endbus bus 508
    3h 18m
    £20–31

  4. Line 381 bus, train, line 508 bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Crown Innbus bus 381
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Longthwaite road endbus bus 508
    3h 24m

Dumfries to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Dumfries to Cumbria.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 57.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Cumbria. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 508 bus to Pooley Bridge Inn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Longthwaite road end via Carlisle, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 3h 18m.

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