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How to get fromDublin to Kirkcudbrightby train, car ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Kirkcudbright by train, car ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    3. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Cairnryan to Kirkcudbrighttaxi taxi
    7h 40m
    £149–385

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Kirkcudbrightcar car
    5h 10m
    £68–284

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    3. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Carlingwark Streetbus bus 500
    10h 21m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 227.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Kirkcudbright. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then take the taxi to Kirkcudbright. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Harbour Square Shelter via Belfast Grand Central, Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Carlingwark Street, and Park in around 10h 21m.

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