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How to get fromIsle of Man to Southernessby car ferry, car, train or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Man to Southerness by car ferry, car, train, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Heyshamcarferry
    2. Drive from Heysham to Southernesscar
    5h 55m
    £62–112

  2. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
    9h 27m
    £62–290

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus802 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to WhitesandsbusX74
    12h 21m
    £74–241

  4. Car ferry, train, bus, line 381 bus, line 372 bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
    2. Take the train from Moorfields to Ormskirktrain
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus2A
    4. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain
    5. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Whitesandsbus381
    6. Take the bus from Whitesands to Holiday Villagebus372
    10h 8m

Isle of Man to Southerness by car ferry, foot, train, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Isle of Man and Southerness, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Man to Southerness. However, you can take the car ferry to Heysham then drive to Southerness. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Holiday Village via Liverpool, Moorfields, Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, Wigan North Western, Carlisle, Dumfries, and DG One A in around 9h 27m.

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