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How to get fromSkelwith Bridge to Kirkcudbrightby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Skelwith Bridge to Kirkcudbright by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Carlingwark Streetbus502
    5h 12m

  2. Drive 103 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Skelwith Bridge to Kirkcudbrightcar103 mi
    2h 1m
    £26–38

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to LockerbietrainManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Loreburne Centre to Fisher Closebus555
    5h 13m

  4. Taxi, bus, train, line 381 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Skelwith Bridge to Threlkeld Stationtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Threlkeld Station to Penrith Rail StationbusX5
    3. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lockerbietrain
    4. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Whitesandsbus381
    5. Take the bus from Whitesands to Harbour Squarebus501
    5h 22m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Skelwith Bridge, England and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Skelwith Bridge to Kirkcudbright. However, you can take the taxi to Windermere, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, take the bus to Carlingwark Street, then take the bus to Harbour Square. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Skelwith Bridge to Fisher Close via Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, Lockerbie, Bridge Street, and Loreburne Centre in around 5h 13m.

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