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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kendal to Kirkcudbright by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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

  2. Drive  105.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kendal to Kirkcudbrightcar car 105.7 mi
    2h 2m
    £26–38

  3. Train, bus via Swimming Pool

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Swimming Poolbus bus 500
    5h 26m

  4. Train, line 381 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Lockerbietrain train
    2. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Parkbus bus 500
    5h 37m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 116.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Kendal to Kirkcudbright. However, you can take the bus to Station, walk to Oxenholme Lake District, 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 train from Kendal to Harbour Square Shelter via Oxenholme Lake District, Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Swimming Pool in around 5h 26m.

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