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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Kirkcudbright is to drive which costs £80 - £120 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Kirkcudbright is to drive which takes 6h 32m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Kirkcudbright?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Kirkcudbright. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Harbour Square via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Abington Service Area and Whitesands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Kirkcudbright?

The distance between Cardiff and Kirkcudbright is 350 miles. The road distance is 336.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kirkcudbright without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Cardiff to Kirkcudbright, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Kirkcudbright bus from?

Cardiff to Kirkcudbright bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Kirkcudbright bus arrive?

Cardiff to Kirkcudbright bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Kirkcudbright?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Kirkcudbright is 337 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Cardiff to Kirkcudbright.

Where can I stay near Kirkcudbright?

There are 369+ hotels available in Kirkcudbright.

Cardiff to Kirkcudbright - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Kirkcudbright by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Lockerbie
3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Selkirk Road505 / ...
8h 48m
Drive 334.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Kirkcudbright334.9 mi
6h 32m
£83–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Abington Service AreaM11
4. Take the bus from Abington Service Area to WhitesandsX74
5. Take the bus from Whitesands to Harbour Square501
14h 34m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Carlingwark Street
8h 49m
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbie
3. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre to Harbour Square501
9h 43m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbie
4. Take the bus from Whitesands to Harbour Square
9h 10m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
5. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Carlingwark Street
9h 19m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbie
3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Harbour Square
9h 11m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Carlingwark Street
9h 45m

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

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Distance: 348 mi
Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Harbour Square via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Abington Service Area, and Whitesands in around 14h 34m.

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