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

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There are 5 ways to get from Aviemore to Kirkcudbright by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    7h 8m
    £37–59

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Aviemore to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
    7h 48m
    £86–145

  3. Drive  218.8 mi

    1. Drive from Aviemore to Kirkcudbrightcar car 218.8 mi
    4h 7m
    £56–80

  4. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Aviemore to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    8h 9m
    £73–147

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Aviemore station 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
    9h 46m

Aviemore to Kirkcudbright by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Station to Harbour Square Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, Stance 5, and Swimming Pool in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aviemore to Harbour Square Shelter via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Park in around 7h 48m.

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