There are 4 ways to get from Lincoln to Kirkcudbright by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Sheffield
best- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Meadowhalltrain
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus 555
9h 40mDrive 240.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lincoln to Kirkcudbrightcar 240.3 mi
4h 18m£60–86Train, bus
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus 555
9h 48mTrain
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
10h 13m£73–140
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Kirkcudbright is to drive which costs £55 - £90 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Kirkcudbright is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Kirkcudbright. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Dumfries via Sheffield and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
The distance between Lincoln and Kirkcudbright is 260 miles. The road distance is 241.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Kirkcudbright without a car is to train and bus via Sheffield which takes 9h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Lincoln to Kirkcudbright, including transfers.
Lincoln to Kirkcudbright train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lincoln Central station.
Lincoln to Kirkcudbright train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Kirkcudbright is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Lincoln to Kirkcudbright.
There are 331+ hotels available in Kirkcudbright.
What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Harbour Square Shelter via Sheffield, Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Swimming Pool in around 10h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Lincoln Central to Meadowhall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Lincoln Central to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Lincoln Central to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Lincoln Central to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- [email protected]
- 030 33 33 3000
- Website
- DGC Buses
Bus from Dumfries station to Gallery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- DGC Buses
Bus from Dumfries station to Gallery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- DGC Buses
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