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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kirkcudbright travel guide

Kirkcudbright Tourism | Kirkcudbright Guide

You're Going to Love Kirkcudbright

With a population of 3,367, Kirkcudbright is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kirkcudbright to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kirkcudbright

Kirkcudbright in April
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kirkcudbright in April
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kirkcudbright

Plane

Although Kirkcudbright doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 73 miles from Kirkcudbright. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Kirkcudbright departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Kirkcudbright, followed by Arriva.

Car

Another option to get to Kirkcudbright is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 119 miles from Kirkcudbright. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kirkcudbright using National Express or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Kirkcudbright takes 115 miles and will cost you around £15. From London, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 415 miles.

Plane

Although Kirkcudbright doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 73 miles from Kirkcudbright. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Kirkcudbright departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Kirkcudbright, followed by Arriva.

Car

Another option to get to Kirkcudbright is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 119 miles from Kirkcudbright. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kirkcudbright using National Express or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Kirkcudbright takes 115 miles and will cost you around £15. From London, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 415 miles.

Airports near Kirkcudbright

EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Kirkcudbright

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kirkcudbright

Most booked hotels in Kirkcudbright

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Selkirk Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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The Kirkcudbright Bay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Star Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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The Garret Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Hiring a car in Kirkcudbright

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Kirkcudbright (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Kirkcudbright (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

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