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How to get fromCarlisle to Kirkcudbright Castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Kirkcudbright Castle 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
    3h 5m

  2. Drive  60.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Kirkcudbright Castlecar car 60.1 mi
    1h 18m
    £15–22

  3. Train, bus via Swimming Pool

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Swimming Poolbus bus 500 / ...
    3h 45m

  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 500
    4h 17m

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  • Distance: 64.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Kirkcudbright Castle. However, you can take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, take the bus to Gallery, then walk to Kirkcudbright Castle. Alternatively, you can drive from Carlisle to Kirkcudbright Castle in around 1h 18m.

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