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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 Brackenrigg Innbus bus 508 / ...
    2h 24m
    £21–34

  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

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    2h 57m
    £31–42

  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 10m

Dumfries to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 59.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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 Brackenrigg Inn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Cumbria via Carlisle, La Mexxaluna, Bus Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 2h 57m.

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