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

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There are 3 ways to get from Birmingham to Kirkcudbright by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    6h 43m

  2. Drive  252.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Birmingham to Kirkcudbrightcar car 252.5 mi
    4h 23m
    £64–92

  3. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    7h 57m

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  • Distance: 256.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Kirkcudbright. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, then take the bus to Gallery. Alternatively, you can drive from Birmingham to Kirkcudbright in around 4h 23m.

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