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How to get fromDumfries to Keswickby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dumfries to Keswick by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Dumfries to CarlisletrainDumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to KeswickbusX5 / ...
    2h 8m
    £12–29
  2. Line 381 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Sydney Placebus381
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Penrith North Lakestrain
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to KeswickbusX5 / ...
    2h 39m
  3. Drive 60.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Keswickcar60.3 mi
    1h 21m
    £15–22
  4. Line 381 bus, train, bus via Keswick Park Hotel

    1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Sydney Placebus381
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Penrith North Lakestrain
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Keswick Park HotelbusX4 / ...
    3h 7m

Dumfries to Keswick by train and bus

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Keswick, Cumbria, England?

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Keswick. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Penrith Rail Station, then take the bus to Keswick. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Keswick via Sydney Place, Lockerbie, Penrith North Lakes, and Penrith Rail Station in around 2h 39m.

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