Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Kirkcudbright

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    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
    8h 30m
    £81–169

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus bus 300
    5. Drive from Trinity Baptist church to Kirkcudbrightcar car
    14h 5m
    £66–101

  3. Drive  334.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Kirkcudbrightcar car 334.9 mi
    6h 35m
    £85–122

  4. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    8h 39m
    £70–182

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
    9h 43m

  6. Train via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    11h 30m
    £156–258

  7. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 381 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train
    4. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus
    5. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Swimming Poolbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus
    8h 28m

  8. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    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 7m
    £74–174

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

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Wales to Kirkcudbright.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 339.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Wales and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Harbour Square Shelter via Crewe, Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Swimming Pool in around 8h 30m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides