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How to get fromManchester to Galloway Forest Parkby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Galloway Forest Park by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kirkconneltrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kirkconnel to Galloway Forest Parktaxi taxi
    5h 37m
    £269–357

  2. Drive  190.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Galloway Forest Parkcar car 190.9 mi
    4h 1m
    £47–68

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Clachan Innbus bus 521
    7h 8m

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    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 Post Officebus bus 521
    4. Take the taxi from Post Office to Galloway Forest Parktaxi taxi
    6h 15m

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the taxi from Glenmount to Galloway Forest Parktaxi taxi
    8h 18m
    £183–242

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  • Distance: 231.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Galloway Forest Park, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Galloway Forest Park. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Kirkconnel, then take the taxi to Galloway Forest Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Galloway Forest Park via Bus Station, Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Clachan Inn in around 7h 8m.

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