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How to get fromLake District (Mountain) to Dumfriesby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake District (Mountain) to Dumfries by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lake District (Mountain) to Penrith North Lakestaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    2h 17m
    £75–103

  2. Drive 68.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake District (Mountain) to Dumfriescar car 68.7 mi
    1h 35m
    £17–24

  3. Line 78 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from National Trust car park to Bus Stationbus bus 78 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3h 19m
    £25–45

  4. Line 78 bus, bus, train, line 381 bus

    1. Take the bus from National Trust car park to Bus Stationbus bus 78 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    3. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lockerbietrain train
    4. Take the bus from Hall to Loreburne Centre Stance 2bus bus 381
    3h 27m

Lake District (Mountain) to Dumfries by bus and train

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 76.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Lake District (Mountain), England and Dumfries, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Lake District (Mountain) to Dumfries. However, you can take the taxi to Penrith North Lakes, take the train to Carlisle, then take the train to Dumfries. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Trust car park to Dumfries via Bus Station, Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Carlisle in around 3h 19m.

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