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

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There are 5 ways to get from York to Wigtown by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Newcastle upon Tyne

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Smokehousesbus bus 500
    6h 47m

  2. Drive  198.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from York to Wigtowncar car 198.5 mi
    3h 37m
    £49–71

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Stance 1bus bus 500
    10h 18m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Stance 1bus bus 500
    9h 31m

  5. Steam train, train, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Stance 1bus bus 500
    10h 36m

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  • Distance: 230.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from York to Wigtown. However, you can take the train to Newcastle, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, take the bus to Smokehouses, then take the taxi to Wigtown. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Primary School via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Carlisle, Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Stance 3 in around 10h 18m.

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