Bus from Dumfries to Holywood (Dumfries & Galloway)
4 direct routes · about 8 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 17:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Holywood (Dumfries & Galloway) as of 09:35
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 246 | McCall's Coaches | ~8 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:00 | 17:30 | Vet (at) | Old Holywood (o/s) | — |
| 202 | W Brownrigg | ~10 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 08:45 | 17:50 | Vet (at) | Nether Gribton (opp) | — |
| 213 | W Brownrigg | ~8 min | 3 | weekdays only | 10:23 | 17:10 | Loreburne Centre Stance 1 (at) | Old Holywood (o/s) | — |
| 236 | DGC Buses | ~6 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:15 | 07:15 | Vet (at) | Old Holywood (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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 246 bus, 202 bus, 213 bus or 236 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dumfries to Holywood?
4 routes run directly from Dumfries to Holywood: the 246 (McCall's Coaches), the 202 (W Brownrigg), the 213 (W Brownrigg), the 236 (DGC Buses). The most frequent is the 246, 7 times each weekday — board at Vet (at) and get off at Old Holywood (o/s), about 8 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dumfries to Holywood?
Around 8 minutes on the 246, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dumfries to Holywood?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:00 and the last around 17:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dumfries to Holywood?
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.