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How to get fromManchester to Kirkcudbrightby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    5h 18m
    £30–91
  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Harbour Squarebus bus 501
    7h 1m
  3. Drive 178.1 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Kirkcudbrightcar car 178.1 mi
    3h 15m
    £44–63
  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre to Harbour Squarebus bus 501
    5h 35m

Manchester to Kirkcudbright by train and bus

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Harbour Square via Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Swimming Pool in around 5h 18m.

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