🚌 Bus from Dumfries to Castle Douglas
4 direct routes · about 57 min · first bus 05:35, last bus 23:30 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | McCall's Coaches | ~57 min | 11 | 05:35 | 23:30 | Loreburne Centre Stance 1 (at) |
| 500 | Houston's Minicoaches | ~42 min | 7 | 06:10 | 20:25 | Dumfries Railway Station (o/s) |
| 503 | McCall's Coaches | ~52 min | 3 | 10:15 | 17:10 | Dumfries Railway Station (o/s) |
| 555 | DGC Buses | ~50 min | 2 | 10:05 | 13:35 | Dumfries Railway Station (o/s) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dumfries 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 Dumfries to Castle Douglas?
4 routes run directly from Dumfries to Castle Douglas: the 501 (McCall's Coaches), the 500 (Houston's Minicoaches), the 503 (McCall's Coaches), the 555 (DGC Buses).
How long does the bus take from Dumfries to Castle Douglas?
Around 57 minutes on the 501, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dumfries to Castle Douglas?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 501) leaves around 05:35 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dumfries to Castle Douglas?
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.