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There are 6 ways to get from Leicester to Kirkcudbright by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    7h 45m
    £50–98

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Asda to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    12h 57m
    £60–113

  3. Drive  266.5 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Kirkcudbrightcar car 266.5 mi
    4h 48m
    £68–97

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Lockerbietrain train
    2. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    8h 1m

  5. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    8h 58m

  6. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    9h 6m
    £87–152

Leicester to Kirkcudbright by train and bus

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Harbour Square Shelter via Nuneaton, Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Swimming Pool in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Harbour Square Shelter via M&S, Asda, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, Stance 5, and Swimming Pool in around 12h 57m.

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