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How to get fromDumfries to Lake District (Mountain)by train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dumfries to Lake District (Mountain) by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Penrith North Lakes to Lake District (Mountain)taxi taxi
    1h 50m
    £71–102

  2. Drive 68.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Lake District (Mountain)car car 68.2 mi
    1h 37m
    £17–24

  3. Train, bus, line 78 bus

    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 National Trust car parkbus bus 78 / ...
    2h 46m
    £26–44

  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 23m

Dumfries to Lake District (Mountain) by train and bus

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 75.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Lake District (Mountain), England?

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Lake District (Mountain). However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, then take the taxi to Lake District (Mountain). Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to National Trust car park via Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 2h 46m.

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