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How to get fromKeswick to Dumfriesby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Keswick to Dumfries by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    2h 41m
    £20–34

  2. Drive  60.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Keswick to Dumfriescar car 60.6 mi
    1h 20m
    £15–22

  3. Bus, train, line 381 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hall to Loreburne Centre Stance 2bus bus 381
    3h 20m

  4. Bus, line 104 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Greta Bank to Bus Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stand A - English Streetbus bus 104
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3h 28m
    £18–27

Keswick to Dumfries by bus and train

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 68.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Keswick, Cumbria, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Keswick to Dumfries. However, you can take the bus to Rail Station, walk to Penrith North Lakes, take the train to Carlisle, then take the train to Dumfries. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Loreburne Centre Stance 2 via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Lockerbie, and Hall in around 3h 20m.

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