Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Kirkcudbright

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Gallerybus bus 555
    4h 38m

  2. Drive  99.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcudbrightcar car 99.4 mi
    2h 12m
    £25–36

  3. Train, bus via Carlisle

    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
    5h 33m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 101 / ...
    5h 22m

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcudbright.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 118.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Princes Street to Stance 1 5 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 2m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides