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How to get fromInverness to Kirkcudbrightby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
    8h 31m
    £46–85

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M10
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Whitesandsbus bus X74
    3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Harbour Squarebus bus 501
    8h 33m

  3. Drive 248.5 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Kirkcudbrightcar car 248.5 mi
    4h 36m
    £60–87

  4. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    8h 54m
    £51–141

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    9h 32m
    £71–91

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Whitesandsbus bus 102 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Harbour Squarebus bus 501
    10h 10m

Inverness to Kirkcudbright by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Harbour Square via Buchanan Bus Station and Whitesands in around 8h 33m.

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