🚌 Bus from Dumfries to Edinburgh
2 direct routes · about 143 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 16:30 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101A | Houston's Minicoaches | ~143 min | 3 | 05:30 | 16:30 | Stance 4 (at) |
| 101 | Houston's Minicoaches | ~176 min | 1 | 08:45 | 08:45 | Stance 4 (at) |
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 Edinburgh?
2 routes run directly from Dumfries to Edinburgh: the 101A (Houston's Minicoaches), the 101 (Houston's Minicoaches).
How long does the bus take from Dumfries to Edinburgh?
Around 143 minutes on the 101A, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dumfries to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 101A) leaves around 05:30 and the last around 16:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dumfries to Edinburgh?
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.