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How to get fromSaint Andrews to Kirkcudbrightby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    8h 9m
    £60–109

  2. Drive  145.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Andrews to Kirkcudbrightcar car 145.5 mi
    2h 58m
    £37–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus X59 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 102 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Gallerybus bus 555
    8h 11m

  4. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Parkbus bus 501 / ...
    8h 28m

  5. Bus via Park

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus X59 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 102 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Parkbus bus 501 / ...
    8h 33m

Saint Andrews to Kirkcudbright by bus and train

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Harbour Square Shelter via Railway Station, Cupar, Haymarket, Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Swimming Pool in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Gallery via Princes Street and Stance 5 in around 8h 11m.

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