What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Kirkcudbright?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Kirkcudbright is to car ferry and drive which costs £40 - £75 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Kirkcudbright?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Kirkcudbright is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Kirkcudbright?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Kirkcudbright. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Harbour Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Whitesands and Swimming Pool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

How far is it from Belfast to Kirkcudbright?

The distance between Belfast and Kirkcudbright is 106 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Kirkcudbright without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Kirkcudbright without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 8h 7m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Kirkcudbright?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Belfast to Kirkcudbright, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Kirkcudbright bus from?

Belfast to Kirkcudbright bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Kirkcudbright bus arrive?

Belfast to Kirkcudbright bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Kirkcudbright?

There are 363+ hotels available in Kirkcudbright.

Belfast to Kirkcudbright - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Kirkcudbright by car ferry, car, bus, train, ferry, taxi, or busferry

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

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Kirkcudbright
3h 35m
£44–71
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Carlingwark Street500
8h 7m
Train, ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Harbour0
2. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
3. Take the taxi from Cairnryan to Kirkcudbright
4h 55m
£133–361
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to WhitesandsX74
10h 36m

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Distance: 105.5 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Kirkcudbright. However, you can drive to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Kirkcudbright. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Harbour Square via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Port Rodie, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, and Carlingwark Street in around 8h 7m.

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