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How to get fromDumfries to Ramseyby car, car ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Dumfries to Ramsey by car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Dumfries to Heyshamcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Heysham to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    6h 2m
    $50–140

  2. Train, car ferry via Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    9h 15m
    $81–174

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Heysham to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    7h 46m
    $91–218

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  • Distance: 303.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Ramsey, Isle of Man?

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Ramsey. However, you can drive to Heysham, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, then drive to Ramsey. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Ramsey Bus via Carlisle, Preston, Ormskirk, Moorfields, Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Douglas Lord Street in around 9h 15m.

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