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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Carlisletrain train Sheffield - Carlisle
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    6h 55m
    £74–134

  2. Drive 199.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sheffield to Kirkcudbrightcar car 199.7 mi
    4h 6m
    £49–71

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Carlislebus bus
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    8h 51m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    7h 21m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 211.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Harbour Square Shelter via Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Park in around 6h 55m.

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