What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkcudbright to Stirling?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkcudbright to Stirling is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkcudbright to Stirling?

The fastest way to get from Kirkcudbright to Stirling is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £27 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkcudbright and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkcudbright to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Harbour Square Shelter and arriving at Islamic Centre via Pub, Stance 2 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Kirkcudbright and Stirling?

No, there is no direct train from Kirkcudbright to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Stirling via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Kirkcudbright to Stirling?

The distance between Kirkcudbright and Stirling is 135 miles. The road distance is 115.5 miles.

How do I travel from Kirkcudbright to Stirling without a car?

The best way to get from Kirkcudbright to Stirling without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 29m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kirkcudbright to Stirling?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Kirkcudbright to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkcudbright to Stirling bus from?

Kirkcudbright to Stirling bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Stance 2 station.

Where do I catch the Kirkcudbright to Stirling train from?

Kirkcudbright to Stirling train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Train or bus from Kirkcudbright to Stirling?

The best way to get from Kirkcudbright to Stirling is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Kirkcudbright to Stirling bus arrive?

Kirkcudbright to Stirling bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Kirkcudbright to Stirling train arrive?

Kirkcudbright to Stirling train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Kirkcudbright to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkcudbright to Stirling is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Kirkcudbright to Stirling.

Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 621+ hotels available in Stirling.

Kirkcudbright to Stirling - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Gallery to Dumfries stationbus 555
2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Stirlingtrain
4h 29m
Drive 114.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kirkcudbright to Stirlingcar 114.9 mi
2h 8m
£28–41
Train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
4h 52m
£48–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus M8 / ...
5h 15m
£28–40

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Distance: 134.2 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Harbour Square Shelter to Stirling via Swimming Pool, Dumfries station, Dumfries, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, 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 5h 15m.

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