There are 4 ways to get from Aviemore to Kirkcudbright by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aviemore to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
7h 33m£87–147Drive 218.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aviemore to Kirkcudbrightcar 218.8 mi
4h 7m£55–79Bus
- Take the bus from Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus X74
- Take the bus from Stance 5 to Harbour Square Shelterbus 501
7h 51mBus via Edinburgh
- Take the bus from Station to Queensferry Streetbus M90
- Take the bus from Lothian Road to Stance 1bus 102 / ...
- Take the bus from Stance 5 to Harbour Square Shelterbus 501
9h 23m
Aviemore to Kirkcudbright by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Kirkcudbright is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Aviemore to Kirkcudbright is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Aviemore station to Kirkcudbright. However, there are services departing from Station and arriving at Harbour Square Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station and Stance 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Aviemore to Kirkcudbright. However, there are services departing from Aviemore and arriving at Dumfries via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Aviemore and Kirkcudbright is 257 miles. The road distance is 220 miles.
The best way to get from Aviemore to Kirkcudbright without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Aviemore to Kirkcudbright, including transfers.
Aviemore to Kirkcudbright bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Station.
Aviemore to Kirkcudbright train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aviemore station.
The best way to get from Aviemore to Kirkcudbright is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Aviemore, Scotland and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?
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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station to Harbour Square Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, and Stance 5 in around 7h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aviemore to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £25–50
Bus from Station to Queensferry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £24–50
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Booking & Getting There
Aviemore to Kirkcudbright bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Aviemore to Kirkcudbright train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aviemore to Kirkcudbright is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Aviemore to Kirkcudbright.
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