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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Kirkcudbright is to train which costs £55 - £120 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Kirkcudbright is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Kirkcudbright?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Kirkcudbright. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Harbour Square Shelter via Asda, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Buchanan Bus Station and Stance 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Kirkcudbright?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Kirkcudbright. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Dumfries via Nuneaton and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Leicester to Kirkcudbright?

The distance between Leicester and Kirkcudbright is 282 miles. The road distance is 268 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Kirkcudbright without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Leicester to Kirkcudbright, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Kirkcudbright bus from?

Leicester to Kirkcudbright bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Asda station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Kirkcudbright train from?

Leicester to Kirkcudbright train services, operated by Lumo, depart from Nuneaton station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Kirkcudbright?

The best way to get from Leicester to Kirkcudbright is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 16m.

Where does the Leicester to Kirkcudbright bus arrive?

Leicester to Kirkcudbright bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Leicester to Kirkcudbright train arrive?

Leicester to Kirkcudbright train services, operated by Lumo, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Kirkcudbright?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Kirkcudbright is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Leicester to Kirkcudbright.

Where can I stay near Kirkcudbright?

There are 414+ hotels available in Kirkcudbright.

Leicester to Kirkcudbright - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Leicester to Kirkcudbright by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
7h 45m
£59–116
Bus
1. Take the bus from Asda to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus X74
4. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Harbour Square Shelterbus 501
13h 16m
Drive 266.5 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Kirkcudbrightcar 266.5 mi
4h 48m
£65–94
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
8h 25m
£71–181
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Lockerbietrain
2. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Harbour Square Shelterbus 501
8h 1m
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lockerbietrain
3. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Harbour Square Shelterbus 501
8h 36m
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
9h 6m
£108–186

Leicester to Kirkcudbright by train and bus

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7h 45mAverage Duration

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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, and Stance 5 in around 13h 16m.

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