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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Swimming Poolbus bus 500
    4h 43m

  2. Drive 104.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Windermere to Kirkcudbrightcar car 104.3 mi
    2h 6m
    £26–37

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Gallerybus bus 555
    5h 10m

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    5h 19m

  5. Line 555 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 555 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    6h 28m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 121.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Windermere to Kirkcudbright. However, you can take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, take the bus to Swimming Pool, then take the bus to Harbour Square Shelter. Alternatively, you can take a train from Windermere to Gallery via Oxenholme Lake District, Lockerbie, Hall, and Loreburne Centre Stance 1 in around 5h 10m.

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