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How to get fromBerwick-upon-Tweed to Kirkcudbrightby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Kirkcudbright by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Newcastle upon Tyne

    best
    1. Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    6h 22m

  2. Drive  122 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Kirkcudbrightcar car 122 mi
    2h 33m
    £31–44

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Stance 1bus bus 102 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Parkbus bus 501 / ...
    7h 31m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 4m
    £51–113

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Golden Square to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Parkbus bus 501 / ...
    8h 5m

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  • Distance: 190.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Berwick-upon-Tweed, England and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

You can take a train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Harbour Square Shelter via Edinburgh Waverley, Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Swimming Pool in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golden Square to Harbour Square Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, Stance 5, and Park in around 8h 5m.

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