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How to get fromNorthern Ireland to Kirkcudbrightby car ferry, car, bus, train, or busferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Kirkcudbright by car ferry, car, bus, train, or busferry

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Kirkcudbrightcar car
    3h 27m
    £44–248

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    10h 25m
    £30–42

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Carlingwark Streetbus bus 500
    8h 8m

  4. Train, car ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Kirkcudbrightcar car
    4h 55m
    £46–250

Northern Ireland to Kirkcudbright by bus and busferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 112.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Kirkcudbright. However, you can drive to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Kirkcudbright. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Harbour Square Shelter via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Ferry Terminal, Port Rodie, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Carlingwark Street, and Park in around 8h 8m.

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