🚌 Bus from Castle Douglas to Dumfries
6 direct routes · about 49 min · first bus 06:35, last bus 22:21 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | McCall's Coaches | ~49 min | 11 | 06:35 | 22:21 | Carlingwark Street (adj) |
| 500 | Houston's Minicoaches | ~23 min | 7 | 07:54 | 21:06 | Carlingwark Street (adj) |
| 502C | Houston's Minicoaches | ~31 min | 5 | 08:58 | 17:18 | Carlingwark Street (adj) |
| 503 | McCall's Coaches | ~58 min | 4 | 09:10 | 18:30 | Carlingwark Street (adj) |
| 555 | DGC Buses | ~39 min | 2 | 09:20 | 12:40 | Carlingwark Street (adj) |
| 521 | McCall's Coaches | ~86 min | 1 | 07:00 | 07:00 | Swimming Pool (at) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Castle Douglas on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Castle Douglas to Dumfries?
6 routes run directly from Castle Douglas to Dumfries: the 501 (McCall's Coaches), the 500 (Houston's Minicoaches), the 502C (Houston's Minicoaches), the 503 (McCall's Coaches), the 555 (DGC Buses), the 521 (McCall's Coaches).
How long does the bus take from Castle Douglas to Dumfries?
Around 49 minutes on the 501, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Castle Douglas to Dumfries?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 501) leaves around 06:35 and the last around 22:21. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Castle Douglas to Dumfries?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.