Bus from Dumfries to Dalbeattie
3 direct routes · about 29 min · first bus 05:40, last bus 23:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dalbeattie as of 05:41
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dumfries, 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 | ~29 min | 12 | Sat 12 · Sun 3 | 05:40 | 23:35 | Church (at) | Pub (o/s) | Beeswing & Kirkgunzeon |
| 796 | Houston's Minicoaches | ~29 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:09 | 14:45 | Loreburne Centre Stance 1 (at) | Pub (o/s) | Beeswing & Kirkgunzeon |
| 505 | DGC Buses | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 13:10 | 13:10 | Loreburne Centre Stance 1 (at) | Pub (o/s) | Beeswing & Kirkgunzeon |
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.
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 Dumfries to Dalbeattie?
3 routes run directly from Dumfries to Dalbeattie: the 501 (McCall's Coaches), the 796 (Houston's Minicoaches), the 505 (DGC Buses). The most frequent is the 501, 12 times each weekday — board at Church (at) and get off at Pub (o/s), about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dumfries to Dalbeattie?
Around 29 minutes on the 501, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Beeswing, Kirkgunzeon on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dumfries to Dalbeattie?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:40 and the last around 23:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dumfries to Dalbeattie?
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.