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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lincoln to Kirkcudbright by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    8h
    £81–141

  2. Drive  240.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lincoln to Kirkcudbrightcar car 240.3 mi
    4h 18m
    £61–88

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 451
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Stance 1bus bus 101 / ...
    14h 17m

  4. Train, bus via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain train
    4. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    8h 51m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    9h 54m

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  • Distance: 285.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h

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

You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Harbour Square Shelter via Newark North Gate, Newcastle, Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Swimming Pool in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Harbour Square Shelter via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Stance 5, and Swimming Pool in around 14h 17m.

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