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How to get fromKirkcudbright to Gretnaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train via Swimming Pool

    best
    1. Take the bus from Harbour Square Shelter to Swimming Poolbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    3. Take the train from Dumfries to Gretna Greentrain train
    2h 20m

  2. Drive 51.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kirkcudbright to Gretnacar car 51.2 mi
    1h 1m
    £13–18

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kirkcudbright to Gretnataxi taxi 51.2 mi
    1h 1m
    £100–130

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gallery to Dumfries stationbus bus 555
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Gretna Greentrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
    2h 25m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Harbour Square Shelter to Swimming Poolbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hospital to Schoolbus bus 79
    3h 9m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkcudbright to Gretna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 51.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Harbour Square Shelter to School via Swimming Pool and Hospital in around 3h 9m.

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