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

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Castle Douglas by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Crewe

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    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 36m
    £53–158

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Royal Bankbus bus 501 / ...
    13h 48m

  3. Drive  256.3 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Castle Douglascar car 256.3 mi
    4h 35m
    £64–92

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 49m
    £94–156

  5. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    8h 43m
    £87–153

Leicester to Castle Douglas by train and bus

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Swimming Pool via Nuneaton, Crewe, Carlisle, Dumfries, and Dumfries station in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Royal Bank via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, and Stance 5 in around 13h 48m.

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