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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Swimming Pool

    best
    1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 45m

  2. Drive 68 mi

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    1. Drive from Kirkcudbright to Irvinecar car 68 mi
    1h 22m
    £17–24

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gallery to Dumfries stationbus bus 555
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 49m

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  • Distance: 94 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkcudbright to Irvine. However, you can take the bus to Swimming Pool, take the bus to Dumfries station, walk to Dumfries, take the train to Kilmarnock, walk to Kilmarnock Bus Station, then take the line 11 bus to East Road. Alternatively, you can drive from Kirkcudbright to Irvine in around 1h 22m.

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