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

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  1. Train, bus, line 555 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Village Hallbus bus 555
    2h 48m
    £25–43

  2. Drive 70.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Grasmerecar car 70.4 mi
    1h 36m
    £18–25

  3. Train, line 599 bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Heaton Cooper Studiobus bus 599 / ...
    3h 23m
    £38–65

  4. Line 381 bus, train, 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 Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    3h 24m

Dumfries to Grasmere by train and bus

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Grasmere. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the line 555 bus to Village Hall. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Heaton Cooper Studio via Carlisle, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 3h 23m.

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