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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Carlisle

    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 Carlisletrain train
    3h 9m

  2. Drive  79.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kirkcudbright to Penrithcar car 79.4 mi
    1h 32m
    £20–29

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gallery to Dumfries stationbus bus 555
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Penrith North Lakestrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    3h 25m

  4. Bus, train, line 104 bus

    1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Town Hallbus bus 104
    3h 46m

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  • Distance: 79.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Kirkcudbright, Scotland and Penrith, England?

There is no direct connection from Kirkcudbright to Penrith. However, you can take the bus to Swimming Pool, take the bus to Dumfries station, walk to Dumfries, take the train to Carlisle, then take the train to Penrith North Lakes. Alternatively, you can drive from Kirkcudbright to Penrith in around 1h 32m.

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