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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 via Park

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Parkbus bus 500 / ...
    2h 31m

  2. Drive 59.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Kirkcudbrightcar car 59.7 mi
    1h 16m
    £15–21

  3. Train, bus

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

  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 Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    3h 37m

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  • Distance: 61.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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, take the bus to Park, then take the bus to Harbour Square Shelter. Alternatively, you can drive from Carlisle to Kirkcudbright in around 1h 16m.

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