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How to get fromWales to Kirkcudbrightby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Wales to Kirkcudbright by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    8h 50m

  2. Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    9h 22m
    £67–186

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    4. Drive from Workington to Kirkcudbrightcar car
    12h 59m
    £71–146

  4. Drive  334.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Kirkcudbrightcar car 334.9 mi
    6h 35m
    £83–120

  5. Train, bus via Preston

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain train
    4. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Selkirk Roadbus bus 505 / ...
    9h 14m

  6. Train, bus via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    11h 45m

  7. Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train
    9h 21m
    £73–181

  8. Bus, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    9h 41m
    £69–170

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 342.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Wales and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Wales to Kirkcudbright. However, you can take the train to Crewe, 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 Cardiff North Road to Kirkcudbright via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Birmingham Coach Station, Penrith Rail Station, and Workington in around 12h 59m.

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