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How to get fromKirkcudbright to Windermereby bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kirkcudbright to Windermere by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    4h 31m

  2. Drive 106.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kirkcudbright to Windermerecar car 106.7 mi
    2h 6m
    £26–38

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fisher Close to Dumfries stationbus bus 555
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    4h 45m

  4. Bus, train, line 555 bus

    1. Take the bus from Harbour Square to Swimming Poolbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    3. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    6. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Mary's Churchbus bus 555
    5h 26m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkcudbright to Windermere. However, you can take the bus to Swimming Pool, take the bus to Dumfries station, walk to Dumfries, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, then take the train to Windermere. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fisher Close to Windermere via Dumfries station, Sydney Place, Lockerbie, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 45m.

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