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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    5h 15m

  2. Drive  85.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Kirkcudbrightcar car 85.6 mi
    1h 45m
    £22–31

  3. Bus, train via Lockerbie

    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Parkbus bus 501 / ...
    6h 21m

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  • Distance: 94.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Cockermouth, Cumbria, England and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cockermouth to Kirkcudbright. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, then take the bus to Gallery. Alternatively, you can drive from Cockermouth to Kirkcudbright in around 1h 45m.

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