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How to get fromIsle of Man to Kirkcudbrightby car ferry, car, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Man to Kirkcudbright by car ferry, car, train, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Heyshamcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Heysham to Kirkcudbrightcar car
    6h 10m
    £41–116

  2. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    9h 29m
    £73–125

  3. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain train
    4. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    10h 25m

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  • Distance: 198.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Isle of Man and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Man to Kirkcudbright. However, you can take the car ferry to Heysham then drive to Kirkcudbright. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Harbour Square Shelter via Liverpool, Liverpool James Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Swimming Pool in around 9h 29m.

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