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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Carlisletrain train Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    7h 20m
    £85–143

  2. Drive 215.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Kirkcudbrightcar car 215.3 mi
    4h 2m
    £53–76

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    8h 18m

  4. 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
    £94–180

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    7h 47m

  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 102 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    10h 21m

Aberdeen to Kirkcudbright by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Harbour Square Shelter via Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Swimming Pool in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Harbour Square Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, and Stance 5 in around 8h 18m.

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