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How to get fromEdinburgh Waverley Station to Kirkcudbrightby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Kirkcudbright by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 381 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain train
    2. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Swimming Poolbus bus 500
    3h 35m

  2. Drive 99.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Kirkcudbrightcar car 99.2 mi
    2h 12m
    £25–35

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Swimming Poolbus bus 500
    4h 37m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Gallerybus bus 555
    5h 17m

  5. Bus via Harbour Square Shelter

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    5h 24m

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Kirkcudbright.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 115.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Gallery via Princes Street and Stance 5 in around 5h 17m.

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