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

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There are 3 ways to get from Preston to Castle Douglas by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 381 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain train
    2. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Royal Bankbus bus 500
    4h 7m

  2. Drive  136.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Castle Douglascar car 136.8 mi
    2h 28m
    £35–50

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston 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 11m

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  • Distance: 146.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Castle Douglas. However, you can take the train to Lockerbie, walk to Hall, take the line 381 bus to Stance 4, then take the bus to Royal Bank. Alternatively, you can drive from Preston to Castle Douglas in around 2h 28m.

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