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How to get fromHalifax to Castle Douglasby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Halifax to Castle Douglas by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Royal Bankbus bus 500
    5h 2m

  2. Bus, train via Lockerbie

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 508
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    7h 40m
    £18–36

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 508
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 35m
    £27–44

  4. Drive  156.2 mi

    1. Drive from Halifax to Castle Douglascar car 156.2 mi
    3h 12m
    £39–56

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  • Distance: 185.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Halifax, England and Castle Douglas, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Halifax to Castle Douglas. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, then take the bus to Royal Bank. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Royal Bank via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds Cultural Stop C, Carlisle, Carlisle, Dumfries, and Dumfries station in around 7h 35m.

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