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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Greta Bank to Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Swimming Poolbus bus 500
    4h 40m

  2. Drive 87.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Keswick to Kirkcudbrightcar car 87.1 mi
    1h 55m
    £22–31

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Greta Bank to Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    5h 10m

  4. Bus, line 104 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Greta Bank to Bus Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to STAND A - English Streetbus bus 104
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    5h 36m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 97.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Keswick, Cumbria, England and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Keswick to Kirkcudbright. However, you can take the bus to Rail Station, walk to Penrith North Lakes, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, take the bus to Swimming Pool, then take the bus to Harbour Square Shelter. Alternatively, you can drive from Keswick to Kirkcudbright in around 1h 55m.

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