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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    8h 39m

  2. Drive  248.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Inverness to Kirkcudbrightcar car 248.9 mi
    4h 41m
    £62–89

  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 Parkbus bus 501 / ...
    9h 15m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    9h 38m
    £80–168

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 102 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Parkbus bus 501 / ...
    11h 2m

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  • Distance: 291.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

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, Stance 5, and Park in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Harbour Square Shelter via Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Swimming Pool in around 9h 38m.

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