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

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There are 6 ways to get from York to Kirkcudbright by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Darlington

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Darlingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Darlington to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    8h 5m
    £55–109

  2. Drive  175.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from York to Kirkcudbrightcar car 175.3 mi
    3h 15m
    £45–64

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    8h 38m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    8h 25m
    £54–107

  5. Bus, train via Low Ousegate

    1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    8h 46m

  6. Steam train, train, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    8h 56m

York to Kirkcudbright by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from York to Harbour Square Shelter via Darlington, Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Swimming Pool in around 8h 5m.

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