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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Skipton 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 40m

  2. Drive 135.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Skipton to Castle Douglascar car 135.2 mi
    2h 37m
    £33–48

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Skipton to Carlisletrain train Leeds - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 45m
    £39–78

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  • Distance: 138.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Royal Bank via Carlisle, Lockerbie, Hall, and Stance 5 in around 4h 45m.

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