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

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There are 3 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Kirkcudbright by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Dumfriestrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    3h 25m

  2. Drive  67.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Kirkcudbrightcar car 67.2 mi
    1h 23m
    £17–25

  3. Train, bus via Swimming Pool

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Dumfriestrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Swimming Poolbus bus 500 / ...
    3h 59m

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  • Distance: 88.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Kirkcudbright. However, you can take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, then take the bus to Gallery. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilmarnock to Harbour Square Shelter via Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Swimming Pool in around 3h 59m.

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