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How to get fromLeicester to Kirkcudbrightby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 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 Lockerbietrain train
    8h 31m
    £43–77

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Parkbus bus 501 / ...
    15h

  3. Drive  266.5 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Kirkcudbrightcar car 266.5 mi
    4h 48m
    £66–95

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    8h 33m

  5. Train, bus 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
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    9h 27m

Leicester to Kirkcudbright by train and bus

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

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

Lumo operates a train from Nuneaton to Lockerbie twice daily. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Harbour Square Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, Stance 5, and Park in around 15h.

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