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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Montrose to Carlisletrain train Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    6h 39m
    £79–117

  2. Drive 179.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montrose to Kirkcudbrightcar car 179.5 mi
    3h 35m
    £44–63

  3. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Co-op to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    4. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    7h 51m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Montrose to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    7h 11m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Co-op to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to George Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 102 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    9h 50m

Montrose to Kirkcudbright by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Montrose, Scotland and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

You can take a train from Montrose to Harbour Square Shelter via Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Swimming Pool in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Co-op to Harbour Square Shelter via Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, and Stance 5 in around 7h 51m.

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