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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 Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    8h 17m

  2. Drive 242.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nottingham to Kirkcudbrightcar car 242.4 mi
    4h 26m
    £59–85

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Corkickletrain train
    3. Drive from Corkickle to Kirkcudbrightcar car
    8h 23m
    £116–192

  4. Train, bus via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Harbour Square Shelterbus bus 501
    8h 43m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 278.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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 Lockerbie, walk to Hall, take the line 381 bus to Loreburne Centre Stance 2, then take the bus to Harbour Square Shelter. Alternatively, you can drive from Nottingham to Kirkcudbright in around 4h 26m.

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