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How to get fromDumfries to Lake District National Parkby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dumfries to Lake District National Park by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2h 2m
    £23–41

  2. Drive 79.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Hawkshead Tourist Informationcar car 79.5 mi
    1h 34m
    £20–28

  3. 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 / ...
    2h 39m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    2h 35m
    £36–64

Dumfries to Lake District National Park by train, bus, and foot

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 68.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Lake District National Park, England?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Bus Rail Interchange via Carlisle, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 2h 35m.

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