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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Selkirk Road to Dumfries stationbus bus 505
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    4h 52m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus bus M8
    6h 23m
    £28–40

  3. Drive  114.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kirkcudbright to Stirlingcar car 114.9 mi
    2h 8m
    £29–41

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
    5h 6m
    £43–70

  5. Bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X36 / ...
    6h 59m
    £28–38

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  • Distance: 143.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Harbour Square Shelter to Islamic Centre via Pub, Loreburne Centre Stance 1, Stance 2, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Square Shelter to Stirling via Swimming Pool, Dumfries station, Dumfries, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 6m.

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