Bus from Dumfries to Edinburgh
2 direct routes · about 171 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 16:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Edinburgh as of 07:34
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101A | Houston's Minicoaches | ~171 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 05:30 | 16:30 | Court (opp) | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK) | Amisfield, Shieldhill, Ae, Parkgate, Courance, St Anns & 19 more |
| 101 | Houston's Minicoaches | ~204 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 08:45 | 08:45 | Court (opp) | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK) | Amisfield, Shieldhill, Ae, Parkgate, Courance, St Anns & 20 more |
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 101A bus or 101 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 101A, 3 times each weekday — board at Court (opp) and get off at Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK), about 171 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dumfries to Edinburgh?
Around 171 minutes on the 101A, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Amisfield, Shieldhill, Ae, Parkgate and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dumfries to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:30 and the last around 16:30. Check the route timetables 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.