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

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There are 3 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Kirkcudbright by car ferry, car, busferry, bus, or train

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Kirkcudbrightcar car
    3h 27m
    £43–247

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Parkbus bus 501 / ...
    11h 47m

  3. Train, car ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Kirkcudbrightcar car
    4h 55m
    £45–250

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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 Stena Line Terminus, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, Stance 5, and Park in around 11h 47m.

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