Bus from Dalbeattie to Dumfries
3 direct routes · 20–38 min · first bus 06:54, last bus 22:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dumfries as of 08:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dalbeattie, 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 | ~38 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 3 | 06:54 | 22:40 | Pub (opp) | Court (opp) | Kirkgunzeon & Beeswing |
| 796 | Houston's Minicoaches | ~20 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:52 | 15:32 | Pub (opp) | Court (opp) | Kirkgunzeon & Beeswing |
| 505 | DGC Buses | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 10:45 | 10:45 | Pub (opp) | Court (opp) | Kirkgunzeon & Beeswing |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dalbeattie 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, 796 bus or 505 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dalbeattie to Dumfries?
3 routes run directly from Dalbeattie to Dumfries: the 501 (McCall's Coaches), the 796 (Houston's Minicoaches), the 505 (DGC Buses). The most frequent is the 501, 11 times each weekday — board at Pub (opp) and get off at Court (opp), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dalbeattie to Dumfries?
Between 20 minutes on the 796 and 38 on the 501, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Kirkgunzeon, Beeswing on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dalbeattie to Dumfries?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:54 and the last around 22:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dalbeattie 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.