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

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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Kirkcudbright by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Swimming Poolbus bus 500
    5h 15m

  2. Drive 178.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Kirkcudbrightcar car 178.1 mi
    3h 15m
    £44–63

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    7h 2m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    5h 32m

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  • Distance: 182.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Kirkcudbright. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, take the bus to Swimming Pool, then take the bus to Harbour Square Shelter. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Harbour Square Shelter via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Lockerbie, Hall, and Stance 5 in around 7h 2m.

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