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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
    5h 33m
    £42–87

  2. Drive 114.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stirling to Kirkcudbrightcar car 114.6 mi
    2h 8m
    £28–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    5h 36m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    5h 37m

  5. Bus via Gallery

    1. Take the bus from Wellgreen Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X36
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Gallerybus bus 555
    6h 7m

Stirling to Kirkcudbright by train, foot, and bus

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stirling to Harbour Square Shelter via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Swimming Pool in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Harbour Square Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, and Stance 5 in around 5h 36m.

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