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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 59m
    £30–55
  2. Drive  89.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kirkcudbright to Glasgowcar car 89.5 mi
    1h 46m
    £23–33
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gallery to Dumfries stationbus bus 555
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Glasgow Centraltrain train Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 13m
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    4h 19m
    £23–35

Kirkcudbright to Glasgow by bus and train

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kirkcudbright, Scotland and Glasgow, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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