Bus from Edinburgh to Dumfries
3 direct routes · about 174 min · first bus 09:35, last bus 20:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dumfries as of 10:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Edinburgh, 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 | ~174 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 09:35 | 13:30 | Usher Hall (Stop XF) | Court (o/s) | Lothianburn, Boghall, Easter Howgate, Flotterstone, Silverburn, Eight Mile Burn & 19 more |
| 101 | Houston's Minicoaches | ~174 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 20:40 | 20:40 | Usher Hall (Stop XF) | Court (o/s) | Lothianburn, Boghall, Easter Howgate, Flotterstone, Penicuik, Silverburn & 20 more |
| 102 | Houston's Minicoaches | ~173 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 17:30 | 17:30 | Usher Hall (Stop XF) | Shop (o/s) | Lothianburn, Boghall, Easter Howgate, Flotterstone, Silverburn, Eight Mile Burn & 21 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Edinburgh 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, 101 bus or 102 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Dumfries?
3 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Dumfries: the 101A (Houston's Minicoaches), the 101 (Houston's Minicoaches), the 102 (Houston's Minicoaches). The most frequent is the 101A, twice each weekday — board at Usher Hall (Stop XF) and get off at Court (o/s), about 174 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Dumfries?
Around 174 minutes on the 101A, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Lothianburn, Boghall, Easter Howgate, Flotterstone and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Dumfries?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:35 and the last around 20:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Dumfries?
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.