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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Kirkcudbright is to train and bus which costs £35 - £120 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Kirkcudbright is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Kirkcudbright?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Kirkcudbright. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Harbour Square via Buchanan Bus Station and Whitesands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from Inverness to Kirkcudbright?

The distance between Inverness and Kirkcudbright is 290 miles. The road distance is 250 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Kirkcudbright without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 21m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Inverness to Kirkcudbright, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Kirkcudbright bus from?

Inverness to Kirkcudbright bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Train or bus from Inverness to Kirkcudbright?

The best way to get from Inverness to Kirkcudbright is to bus which takes 8h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Inverness to Kirkcudbright bus arrive?

Inverness to Kirkcudbright bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Kirkcudbright?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Kirkcudbright is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Inverness to Kirkcudbright.

Where can I stay near Kirkcudbright?

There are 364+ hotels available in Kirkcudbright.

Inverness to Kirkcudbright - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Whitesandsbus X74
8h 21m
£35–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Whitesandsbus X74
3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Harbour Squarebus 501
8h 33m
Drive 248.5 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Kirkcudbrightcar 248.5 mi
4h 36m
£60–86
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
8h 31m
£46–88
Bus via Bus Station Stance 3
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Whitesandsbus X74
3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Harbour Squarebus 501
8h 48m
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
8h 54m
£47–129

Inverness to Kirkcudbright by train, foot, and bus

38Weekly Services

8h 31mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Kirkcudbright.

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Distance: 288.5 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Harbour Square via Buchanan Bus Station and Whitesands in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Harbour Square via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Carlingwark Street in around 8h 31m.

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