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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 52m

  2. Drive  168.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Castle Douglascar car 168.2 mi
    3h 2m
    £42–60

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Royal Bankbus bus 501 / ...
    6h 10m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Royal Bankbus bus 501 / ...
    5h 2m

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Castle Douglas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Castle Douglas. However, you can 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 Manchester Central Coach Station to Royal Bank via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Lockerbie, Hall, and Stance 5 in around 6h 10m.

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