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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Royal Bankbus bus 500
    4h 51m

  2. Drive  120.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Heysham to Castle Douglascar car 120.2 mi
    2h 11m
    £30–44

  3. Bus, train, line 381 bus

    1. Take the bus from Towers to Bus Stationbus bus 2X
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    4. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Royal Bankbus bus 500
    5h 6m

  4. Bus, train, line 381 bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the bus from Towers to Bus Stationbus bus 2X
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    4. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    5. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Royal Bankbus bus 500
    6h 52m

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  • Distance: 129.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Heysham to Castle Douglas. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Lancaster, 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 Towers to Royal Bank via Bus Station, Lancaster, Lockerbie, Hall, and Stance 5 in around 5h 6m.

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