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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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    5h 2m

  2. Drive  87.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Keswick to Kirkcudbrightcar car 87.1 mi
    1h 54m
    £22–32

  3. Bus, train via Swimming Pool

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station 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
    5h 37m

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Parkbus bus 501 / ...
    5h 57m

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  • Distance: 99.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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, then take the bus to Gallery. Alternatively, you can drive from Keswick to Kirkcudbright in around 1h 54m.

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