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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Royal Bankbus bus 500
    3h 44m

  2. Line 30 bus, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Opera Bingo to New Bridge Streetbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from B&M Bargains to Bus Stationbus bus 300
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    5h 22m
    £10–20

  3. Drive  87.2 mi

    1. Drive from Whitehaven to Castle Douglascar car 87.2 mi
    1h 46m
    £22–32

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  • Distance: 91.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Whitehaven to Castle Douglas. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, then take the bus to Royal Bank. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opera Bingo to Royal Bank via New Bridge Street, B&M Bargains, Bus Station, Carlisle, Lockerbie, Hall, and Stance 5 in around 5h 22m.

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