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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    4h 55m

  2. Drive  147 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Kirkcudbrightcar car 147 mi
    2h 40m
    £37–53

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Gallerybus bus 555
    5h 13m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    6h 18m

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  • Distance: 153.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Kirkcudbright. However, you can 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 train from Preston to Gallery via Lockerbie, Hall, and Loreburne Centre Stance 1 in around 5h 13m.

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