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

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There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Kirkcudbright by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Parkbus bus 500
    5h 20m

  2. Drive  122.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Kirkcudbrightcar car 122.5 mi
    2h 32m
    £31–44

  3. Train, bus via Metrocentre

    1. Take the train from Metrocentre to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    7h 4m

  4. Train, bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Swimming Poolbus bus 500
    5h 25m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 136 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Durham to Kirkcudbright. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, 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 take a bus from Millburngate Stand B to Harbour Square Shelter via Stanley Bus Station Stand J, Interchange, Metrocentre, Carlisle, Dumfries, and Loreburne Centre Stance 1 in around 7h 4m.

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