Bus from Castle Douglas to Dumfries
7 direct routes · 27–86 min · first bus 06:40, last bus 22:26 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dumfries as of 09:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Castle Douglas, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | McCall's Coaches | ~52 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 3 | 06:40 | 22:26 | Swimming Pool (at) | Court (opp) | Haugh of Urr, Dalbeattie, Kirkgunzeon & Beeswing |
| 500 | Houston's Minicoaches | ~27 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 3 | 07:56 | 21:13 | Swimming Pool (at) | Court (opp) | Springholm, Crocketford, Shawhead & Lochfoot |
| 502C | Houston's Minicoaches | ~33 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:03 | 17:23 | Swimming Pool (at) | Court (opp) | Haugh of Urr, Springholm, Crocketford, Shawhead & Lochfoot |
| 503 | McCall's Coaches | ~53 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 09:15 | 18:35 | Swimming Pool (at) | Court (opp) | Clarebrand, Old Bridge of Urr, Kirkpatrick Durham, Springholm, Crocketford, Milton & 1 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 555, 521, 1
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 555 | DGC Buses | ~40 min | 2 | weekdays only | 09:25 | 12:45 | Swimming Pool (at) | Court (opp) | Haugh of Urr, Springholm, Crocketford, Shawhead & Lochfoot |
| 521 | McCall's Coaches | ~86 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:00 | 07:00 | Royal Bank (o/s) | Court (opp) | Townhead of Greenlaw, Glenlochar, Laurieston, Mossdale, New Galloway, St Johns Town of Dalry & 5 more |
| 1 | Cairn Valley Community Transport | ~17 min | 1 | Thursdays only | 15:08 | 15:08 | Supermarket (opp) | Shawhead Primary School (at) | Haugh of Urr, Springholm & Crocketford |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 501 bus, 500 bus, 503 bus, 555 bus, 521 bus or 1 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Castle Douglas to Dumfries?
7 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), the 1 (Cairn Valley Community Transport). The most frequent is the 501, 11 times each weekday — board at Swimming Pool (at) and get off at Court (opp), about 52 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Castle Douglas to Dumfries?
Between 27 minutes on the 500 and 86 on the 521, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Haugh of Urr, Dalbeattie, Kirkgunzeon, Beeswing on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Castle Douglas to Dumfries?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:40 and the last around 22:26. Check the route timetables 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.