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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    6h 3m

  2. Drive  182.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Liverpool to Kirkcudbrightcar car 182.3 mi
    3h 18m
    £45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Parkbus bus 501 / ...
    9h 35m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Carlisletrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    6h 19m
    £49–80

  5. Train, Steam train, bus

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leylandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Leyland to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    9h 33m

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  • Distance: 188.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Harbour Square Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, Stance 5, and Park in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Harbour Square Shelter via Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Swimming Pool in around 6h 19m.

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