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

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There are 3 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Kirkcudbright by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    6h 49m

  2. Drive  179.9 mi

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

  3. Train, bus via Warrington Bank Quay

    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    7h 12m

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  • Distance: 186.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Greater Manchester to Kirkcudbright. However, you can take the line 111 bus to Chester Street, walk to Manchester Oxford Road, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, then take the bus to Gallery. Alternatively, you can drive from Greater Manchester to Kirkcudbright in around 3h 17m.

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