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How to get fromKirkcudbright to Aberdeenby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kirkcudbright to Aberdeen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    7h 39m
    £87–151

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    7h 45m
    £45–85

  3. Drive  214.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kirkcudbright to Aberdeencar car 214.9 mi
    4h 4m
    £54–78

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Aberdeentrain train London Euston - Inverness
    8h 6m
    £63–91

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stance 4 to Princes Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    8h 45m

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Stance 4 to Princes Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    10h 14m

Kirkcudbright to Aberdeen by bus, train, and foot

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Harbour Square Shelter to Aberdeen via Swimming Pool, Dumfries station, Dumfries, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Square Shelter to Union Square Bus Station via Pub, Loreburne Centre Stance 1, Stance 2, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 45m.

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