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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Swimming Poolbus bus 500
    5h 5m

  2. Drive  151.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackpool to Kirkcudbrightcar car 151.3 mi
    2h 54m
    £38–55

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    5h 45m

  4. Train, line 381 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    4. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Swimming Poolbus bus 500
    5. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 502 / ...
    5h 5m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Station to Bus Stationbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    4. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    8h 42m

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  • Distance: 168.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Blackpool to Kirkcudbright. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, take the bus to Swimming Pool, then take the bus to Harbour Square Shelter. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blackpool North to Harbour Square Shelter via Preston, Lockerbie, Hall, and Loreburne Centre Stance 1 in around 5h 45m.

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