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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    7h 20m

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    8h 54m
    £32–51

  3. Drive  199.7 mi

    1. Drive from Sheffield to Kirkcudbrightcar car 199.7 mi
    4h 6m
    £50–73

  4. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    7h 27m

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  • Distance: 213.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Sheffield 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 bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Harbour Square Shelter via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Carlisle, Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Park in around 8h 54m.

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