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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    4h 32m

  2. Drive 105.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kirkcudbright to Windermerecar car 105.8 mi
    2h 3m
    £26–38

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gallery to Dumfries stationbus bus 555
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    4h 53m

  4. Bus, train, line 104 bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Beech Streetbus bus 508
    6h 28m

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  • Distance: 121.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkcudbright to Windermere. However, you can take the bus to Swimming Pool, take the bus to Dumfries station, walk to Dumfries, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, then take the train to Windermere. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gallery to Windermere via Dumfries station, Crown Inn, Lockerbie, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 53m.

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