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

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There are 5 ways to get from Heysham to Kirkcudbright by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    5h 35m

  2. Drive  130.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Heysham to Kirkcudbrightcar car 130.3 mi
    2h 23m
    £33–48

  3. Train, bus via Swimming Pool

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Swimming Poolbus bus 500
    6h 9m

  4. Bus, train, line 381 bus, line 505 bus

    1. Take the bus from Towers to Bus Stationbus bus 2X / ...
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    4. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Road Endbus bus 501
    5. Take the bus from Road End to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 505 / ...
    7h 13m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Towers to Bus Stationbus bus 2X / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Parkbus bus 500
    5. Take the bus from Park to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 502 / ...
    7h 41m

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  • Distance: 140.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Heysham, England and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Heysham to Kirkcudbright. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Lancaster, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, then take the bus to Gallery. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Towers to Harbour Square Shelter via Bus Station, Lancaster, Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Swimming Pool in around 6h 9m.

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