From the East (Edinburgh, Glasgow, England)

From Dumfries then take the A75 west signposted Stranraer for some 22 miles then follow the A711 signposted Kirkcudbright.

There are buses from Carlisle, Edinburgh and Glasgow to Dumfries. Change at Whitesands, Dumfries for Castle Douglas/Kirkcudbright.

If coming by train you alight at Dumfries and then take a bus from the station for Castle Douglas – you may have to change there for Kirkcudbright.

From the West (Stranraer, Cairnryan)

From Stranraer follow the A75 for approximately 40 miles and take the first right turn signed Kirkcudbright.  

You can travel from Northern Ireland to Stranraer by ferry, then by bus heading for Dumfries. Change at Gatehouse of Fleet for Kirkcudbright.

From Ayrshire & Prestwick

If you are coming by car from Ayrshire follow the A713 south signposted Castle Douglas – approaching Castle Douglas follow signs for Stranraer, then Kirkcudbright.

Public Transport

If you are looking to visit by bus, you can find the bus timetable here.

Train travel to Dumfries is available from various locations throughout Scotland and Carlisle inn the North of England. Train timetables can be found here.