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

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh 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 Parkbus bus 501 / ...
    5h 1m

  2. Drive  99.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kirkcudbrightcar car 99.6 mi
    2h 13m
    £25–36

  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
    5h 34m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Parkbus bus 501 / ...
    5h 34m

  5. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Gallerybus bus 555
    6h 33m

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  • Distance: 123.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Harbour Square Shelter via Stance 5 and Park in around 5h 34m.

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