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How to get fromInverness to Kirkcudbrightby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    7h 44m
    £94–148

  2. Drive  248.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Inverness to Kirkcudbrightcar car 248.9 mi
    4h 41m
    £62–90

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 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 Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    8h 48m

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    9h 5m
    £123–277

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
    8h 14m
    £101–168

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Stance 1bus bus 102 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    10h 10m

Inverness to Kirkcudbright by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Harbour Square Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, and Stance 5 in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Harbour Square Shelter via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Park in around 8h 14m.

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