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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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Selkirk Road to Dumfries stationbus bus 505
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    4h 30m

  2. Drive  105.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kirkcudbright to Windermerecar car 105.9 mi
    2h 3m
    £27–39

  3. Bus, train, line 555 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 train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus 555
    6h 10m

  4. Bus, train via Swimming Pool

    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 44m

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  • Distance: 124.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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 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 Harbour Square Shelter to Bus Rail Interchange via Swimming Pool, Dumfries station, Dumfries, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 10m.

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