Getting Here

Wigtown is in the Machars region of Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland, United Kingdom.

Situated between the central belt of Scotland and Ayrshire to the north, Cumbria, Northumberland and the Lake District to the south and Ireland to the west, this patchwork of green fields, rugged coastline, moorland and mountain is also home to a rich cultural life.

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Travelling to Wigtown, Scotland's National Book Town

By Road...

From the South - follow M6 onto the M74, leave the M74 at Gretna (junction 22) and follow the signs for A75 Stranraer (drive time approx. 1.5 hours). At Newton Stewart roundabout, pick up the signs for Wigtown, 1st exit on the left.

From the North -
From Glasgow - follow the A77 to Ayr. From Ayr take the signs for A713 Castle Douglas. At New Galloway pick up the A712 'Queens Way' to Newton Stewart then onto Wigtown. Alternatively, from Ayr, you can follow the A77 to Girvan, then A714 to Newton Stewart via Barhill.

From Edinburgh - follow the M8 to Glasgow and then pick up the A77 (as per directions from Glasgow). Alternatively, head south on the A702 to Abington and onto the M74, exit at Moffat (junction 15) at follow the A701 to Dumfries. Follow the signs A75 Stranraer, at Newton Stewart roundabout, pick up the signs for Wigtown, 1st exit on the left.

By Bus / Coach...

From the South - the National Express coach service travels across the region on a daily basis with a pick up and drop off at Newton Stewart (6 miles from Wigtown). To find out more about timetable information, prices or to book the Ulsterbus service 920 click on www.gobycoach.com or call 08705 80 80 80

From the North - Stagecoach operates a daily service from Glasgow to Newton Stewart via Ayr (Service 359). For further information click on www.stagecoachbus.com or call the TravelLine 0870 608 2 608

In the Region -
Stagecoach local services operate on a daily basis, with a regular bus service across the region from Dumfries. For further timetable info, call the TravelLine 0870 6082608.

Kings Coaches run services between Newton Stewart and Wigtown.

By Rail...

From the South - Scotrail services operate on a daily basis from Carlisle to Dumfries. Click on www.scotrail.co.uk or call 0870 606 2031 for further information.

From the North - Scotrail services operate on a daily basis from Glasgow to Stranraer via Ayr stopping at Barrhill to connect by bus to Wigtown.
Click on www.scotrail.co.uk or call 0870 606 2031 for further information.

By Ferry...

From Ireland - a number of services operate from Larne to Cairnryan and Belfast to Stranraer. For the most up to date information, click on the links below:

Belfast to Stranraer

The festival recommends Stena Line (up to 9 crossings daily, Stena HSS fast ferry 2 hours and Superferry 3 hours) www.stenaline.com or call 08447 70 70 70

Larne to Cairnryan
P&O (up to 8 crossings daily) www.poirishsea.com or call 0870 24 24 777

By Air...

Prestwick, our local airport, operates regular Ryanair flights from London Stansted, Dublin, Belfast and Bournemouth, as well as most major European cities. The airport has its own bus and train stations with connections via Ayr. For all information please see www.gpia.co.uk or www.ryanair.com.

We try to keep our information up to date, but please check your travel details in advance with your travel company before travelling.