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How to get fromDumfries to Grizedale Forestby train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dumfries to Grizedale Forest by train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry car ferry
    3h 8m

  2. Drive  82.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Grizedale Forestcar car 82.4 mi
    1h 38m
    £21–30

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bowness Pierbus bus 508
    3. Take the carferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry car ferry
    5h 5m

  4. Line 381 bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Court to Crown Innbus bus 381
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry car ferry
    3h 50m

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  • Distance: 102.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Grizedale Forest, England?

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Grizedale Forest. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Windermere, drive to Ferry Nab, take the car ferry to Far Sawrey, then drive to Grizedale Forest. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Grizedale Forest via Crown Inn, Lockerbie, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, Bowness Pier, Ferry Nab, and Far Sawrey in around 5h 5m.

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