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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dundee to Kirkcudbright by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundee to Carlisletrain train Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    6h 3m
    £65–106

  2. Drive 151.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dundee to Kirkcudbrightcar car 151.5 mi
    2h 56m
    £37–54

  3. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    6h 38m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    6h 44m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nethergate to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus M92
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Stance 1bus bus 102 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    7h 54m

Dundee to Kirkcudbright by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dundee to Harbour Square Shelter via Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Swimming Pool in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to Harbour Square Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, and Stance 5 in around 6h 38m.

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