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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    8h 48m

  2. Drive  320.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oxford to Kirkcudbrightcar car 320.5 mi
    5h 43m
    £81–116

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 737
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus bus 595
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    11h 33m

  4. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Oxford 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
    9h 19m

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  • Distance: 327 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Oxford to Kirkcudbright. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, then take the bus to Gallery. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Gallery via Milton Keynes Coachway, Bus Station, Carlisle, Dumfries, and Dumfries station in around 11h 33m.

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