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How to get fromAberdeen to Kirkcudbrightby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Aberdeen to Kirkcudbright by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    7h 33m
    £45–87

  2. Train via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
    7h 34m
    £89–150

  3. Drive  215.3 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Kirkcudbrightcar car 215.3 mi
    4h 2m
    £55–79

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    7h 42m
    £64–91

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 101 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    8h 41m

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 101 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    10h 24m

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  • Distance: 257.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Harbour Square Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, Stance 5, and Swimming Pool in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberdeen to Harbour Square Shelter via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Swimming Pool in around 7h 34m.

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