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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    2h 57m

  2. Drive  59.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Kirkcudbrightcar car 59.7 mi
    1h 16m
    £15–22

  3. Train, bus via Swimming Pool

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Swimming Poolbus bus 500
    3. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 502 / ...
    3h 31m

  4. Train, line 381 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    2. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Parkbus bus 501 / ...
    4h 22m

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  • Distance: 64 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Kirkcudbright. However, you can take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, then take the bus to Gallery. Alternatively, you can drive from Carlisle to Kirkcudbright in around 1h 16m.

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