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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 car ferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry car ferry
    3h 7m

  2. Drive 82.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Grizedale Forestcar car 82.4 mi
    1h 38m
    £21–29

  3. Train, bus, car ferry via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bowness Pierbus bus 508
    3. Take the car ferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry car ferry
    4h 20m

  4. 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 car ferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry car ferry
    4h 57m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dumfries to Grizedale Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 102.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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 train from Dumfries to Grizedale Forest via Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, Bowness Pier, Ferry Nab, and Far Sawrey in around 4h 20m.

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