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How to get fromPreston to Dumfries and Gallowayby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Dumfries and Galloway by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 381 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    3h 16m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    3h 21m
    £31–81

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Club Britannia to Crown Innbus bus 382
    6h 29m

  4. Drive 132.8 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Dumfries and Gallowaycar car 132.8 mi
    2h 26m
    £33–47

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  • Distance: 136 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Road End via Bus Station, Club Britannia, Crown Inn, Hall, and Stance 5 in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Road End via Carlisle, Dumfries, and Dumfries station in around 3h 21m.

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