Bus from Castle Douglas to Kirkcudbright
3 direct routes · about 24 min · first bus 07:07, last bus 00:29 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kirkcudbright as of 12:07
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 502 | McCall's Coaches | ~24 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:07 | 18:12 | Royal Bank (o/s) | Harbour Square Shelter (at) | Rhonehouse, Bridge of Dee & Tongland |
| 501 | McCall's Coaches | ~24 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 18:29 | 00:29 | Royal Bank (o/s) | Harbour Square Shelter (at) | Rhonehouse, Bridge of Dee, Ringford & Tongland |
| 555 | DGC Buses | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:29 | 14:29 | Royal Bank (o/s) | Harbour Square Shelter (at) | Rhonehouse, Bridge of Dee & Tongland |
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 502 bus, 501 bus or 555 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Castle Douglas to Kirkcudbright?
3 routes run directly from Castle Douglas to Kirkcudbright: the 502 (McCall's Coaches), the 501 (McCall's Coaches), the 555 (DGC Buses). The most frequent is the 502, 12 times each weekday — board at Royal Bank (o/s) and get off at Harbour Square Shelter (at), about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Castle Douglas to Kirkcudbright?
Around 24 minutes on the 502, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Rhonehouse, Bridge of Dee, Tongland on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Castle Douglas to Kirkcudbright?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:07 and the last around 00:29. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Castle Douglas to Kirkcudbright?
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.