Bus from Dalbeattie to Kirkcudbright
3 direct routes · 39–49 min · first bus 08:00, last bus 00:04 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kirkcudbright as of 08:27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | McCall's Coaches | ~39 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 08:00 | 16:55 | Pub (o/s) | Harbour Square Shelter (at) | Palnackie, Auchencairn & Dundrennan |
| 501 | McCall's Coaches | ~49 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 18:04 | 00:04 | Pub (o/s) | Harbour Square Shelter (at) | Haugh of Urr, Castle Douglas, Rhonehouse, Bridge of Dee, Ringford & Tongland |
| 505 | DGC Buses | ~39 min | 1 | weekdays only | 13:36 | 13:36 | Pub (o/s) | Harbour Square Shelter (at) | Palnackie, Auchencairn & Dundrennan |
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 505 bus or 501 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dalbeattie to Kirkcudbright?
3 routes run directly from Dalbeattie to Kirkcudbright: the 505 (McCall's Coaches), the 501 (McCall's Coaches), the 505 (DGC Buses). The most frequent is the 505, 5 times each weekday — board at Pub (o/s) and get off at Harbour Square Shelter (at), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dalbeattie to Kirkcudbright?
Between 39 minutes on the 505 and 49 on the 501, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Palnackie, Auchencairn, Dundrennan on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dalbeattie to Kirkcudbright?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:00 and the last around 00:04. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dalbeattie 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.