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How to get fromWindermere to Wigtownby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Windermere to Wigtown by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Stance 1bus bus 500
    6h 16m

  2. Drive 127.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Windermere to Wigtowncar car 127.5 mi
    2h 27m
    £32–45

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Barclays Bank to Bus Stationbus bus 508
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Stance 1bus bus 500
    7h 40m

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  • Distance: 151.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Wigtown, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Windermere to Wigtown. However, you can take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, take the bus to Stance 1, then take the line 415 bus to Primary School. Alternatively, you can drive from Windermere to Wigtown in around 2h 27m.

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