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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Kirkcudbright by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 43 bus, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus bus 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    5h 8m

  2. Drive 55.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ayr to Kirkcudbrightcar car 55.4 mi
    1h 10m
    £14–20

  3. Line 43 bus, train, bus via Swimming Pool

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus bus 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Swimming Poolbus bus 500
    5h 42m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    6h 24m
    £30–50

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  • Distance: 95 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Harbour Square Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, Stance 5, and Park in around 6h 24m.

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