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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Kirkcudbrightby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    6h 19m
    £49–83

  2. Drive  179.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Kirkcudbrightcar car 179.9 mi
    3h 17m
    £45–64

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    6h 45m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    8h 3m

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  • Distance: 183.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Harbour Square Shelter via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Swimming Pool in around 6h 19m.

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