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How to get fromNottingham to Kirkcudbrightby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    8h 18m

  2. Drive  242.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nottingham to Kirkcudbrightcar car 242.4 mi
    4h 26m
    £61–88

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    9h 16m

  4. Train, bus via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Gallerybus bus 555
    9h 25m

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  • Distance: 266.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Nottingham to Kirkcudbright. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, then take the bus to Gallery. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Gallery via Leeds City Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Dumfries, and Dumfries station in around 9h 16m.

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