Bus from Dumfries to Kirkcudbright
3 direct routes · 65–83 min · first bus 13:10, last bus 23:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kirkcudbright as of 12:46
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 | ~83 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 17:30 | 23:30 | Loreburne Centre Stance 1 (at) | Harbour Square Shelter (at) | Beeswing, Kirkgunzeon, Dalbeattie, Haugh of Urr, Castle Douglas, Rhonehouse & 3 more |
| 555 | DGC Buses | ~75 min | 1 | weekdays only | 13:42 | 13:42 | Loreburne Centre Stance 1 (at) | Harbour Square Shelter (at) | Lochfoot, Shawhead, Crocketford, Springholm, Haugh of Urr, Castle Douglas & 3 more |
| 505 | DGC Buses | ~65 min | 1 | weekdays only | 13:10 | 13:10 | Loreburne Centre Stance 1 (at) | Harbour Square Shelter (at) | Beeswing, Kirkgunzeon, Dalbeattie, Palnackie, Auchencairn & Dundrennan |
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, 555 bus or 505 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 501, 3 times each weekday — board at Loreburne Centre Stance 1 (at) and get off at Harbour Square Shelter (at), about 83 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dumfries to Kirkcudbright?
Between 65 minutes on the 505 and 83 on the 501, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Beeswing, Kirkgunzeon, Dalbeattie, Haugh of Urr and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dumfries to Kirkcudbright?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 13:10 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetables 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.