🚌 Bus from Dumfries to Kirkcudbright
3 direct routes · about 83 min · first bus 17:30, last bus 23:30 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | McCall's Coaches | ~83 min | 3 | 17:30 | 23:30 | Loreburne Centre Stance 1 (at) |
| 555 | DGC Buses | ~82 min | 1 | 13:35 | 13:35 | Dumfries Railway Station (o/s) |
| 505 | DGC Buses | ~70 min | 1 | 13:05 | 13:05 | 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 Kirkcudbright?
3 routes run directly from Dumfries to Kirkcudbright: the 501 (McCall's Coaches), the 555 (DGC Buses), the 505 (DGC Buses).
How long does the bus take from Dumfries to Kirkcudbright?
Around 83 minutes on the 501, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dumfries to Kirkcudbright?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 501) leaves around 17:30 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dumfries to Kirkcudbright?
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.