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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kirkcudbright to Ardrossan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 11 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 11
    4h 30m
    £32–54

  2. Drive 75.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kirkcudbright to Ardrossancar car 75.4 mi
    1h 30m
    £19–27

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
    5h 33m
    £49–91

  4. Bus, train, line 11 bus

    1. Take the bus from Gallery to Dumfries stationbus bus 555
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 11
    4h 34m

  5. Bus, line 585 bus

    1. Take the bus from Park to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 923
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Roadbus bus 585
    6h 57m

Kirkcudbright to Ardrossan by bus and train

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Harbour Square Shelter to Ardrossan Town via Swimming Pool, Dumfries station, Dumfries, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Square Shelter to Inches Road via Carlingwark Street, Park, Port Rodie, and Ayr Bus Station in around 6h 57m.

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