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How to get fromKendal to Wigtownby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kendal to Wigtown by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Stance 1bus bus 500
    6h 2m

  2. Drive 129 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kendal to Wigtowncar car 129 mi
    2h 23m
    £32–46

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Stance 1bus bus 500
    6h 17m

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  • Distance: 143.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Kendal, England and Wigtown, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Kendal to Wigtown. However, you can take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, take the bus to Stance 1, then take the line 415 bus to Primary School. Alternatively, you can drive from Kendal to Wigtown in around 2h 23m.

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