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How to get fromPreston to Dalbeattieby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Pubbus bus 501
    3h 53m

  2. Drive  133.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Dalbeattiecar car 133.8 mi
    2h 23m
    £34–49

  3. Train, line 381 bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    4h 1m

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  • Distance: 138.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Dalbeattie, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Dalbeattie. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Loreburne Centre Stance 1, then take the bus to Pub. Alternatively, you can drive from Preston to Dalbeattie in around 2h 23m.

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