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How to get fromLiverpool to Kirkcudbright Castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Liverpool to Kirkcudbright Castle 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 8m

  2. Drive 182.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Liverpool to Kirkcudbright Castlecar car 182.8 mi
    3h 19m
    £45–65

  3. Train, line 381 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Lockerbietrain train
    2. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Parkbus bus 500
    4. Take the bus from Park to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 502 / ...
    6h 15m

  4. 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 42m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 188.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Kirkcudbright Castle. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, take the bus to Gallery, then walk to Kirkcudbright Castle. Alternatively, you can drive from Liverpool to Kirkcudbright Castle in around 3h 19m.

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