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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    8h 18m

  2. Drive  242.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nottingham to Kirkcudbrightcar car 242.4 mi
    4h 26m
    £60–87

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    9h 16m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    9h 49m
    £70–137

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Parkbus bus 501 / ...
    14h 10m

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  • Distance: 266.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Harbour Square Shelter via Sheffield, Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Swimming Pool in around 9h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Harbour Square Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, Stance 5, and Park in around 14h 10m.

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