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

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There are 5 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
    £62–113

  2. Car ferry, train via Carlisle

    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 26m
    £77–290

  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 17m
    £74–241

  4. Car ferry, train, Steam train

    1. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leylandtrain
    3. Take the train from Leyland to Carlisletrain
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
    13h 29m

  5. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
    3. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain
    10h 4m
    £75–334

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

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest 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 26m.

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