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

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There are 6 ways to get from Galashiels to Kirkcudbright by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Park

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Parkbus bus 500
    5h 25m

  2. Drive  87.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Galashiels to Kirkcudbrightcar car 87.1 mi
    1h 51m
    £22–31

  3. Train, line 381 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    4. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Swimming Poolbus bus 500
    5. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 502 / ...
    5h 34m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    5h 50m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    6h 18m
    £47–96

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bank Street Gardens to Lambs Pendbus bus X62
    2. Take the bus from Town Centre to Stance 1bus bus 101
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    6h 48m

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  • Distance: 123.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Harbour Square Shelter via Edinburgh Waverley, Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Swimming Pool in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank Street Gardens to Harbour Square Shelter via Lambs Pend, Town Centre, and Stance 5 in around 6h 48m.

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