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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Swimming Poolbus bus 500 / ...
    3h 39m

  2. Drive  78.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penrith to Kirkcudbrightcar car 78.1 mi
    1h 35m
    £20–29

  3. Train, line 381 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lockerbietrain train
    2. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    3h 54m

  4. Line 104 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Graham Street to Stand A - English Streetbus bus 104
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    4h 36m

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  • Distance: 79.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Penrith to Kirkcudbright. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, take the bus to Swimming Pool, then take the bus to Harbour Square Shelter. Alternatively, you can drive from Penrith to Kirkcudbright in around 1h 35m.

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