🚌 Bus from Edinburgh to Dumfries
3 direct routes · about 185 min · first bus 09:25, last bus 13:20 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101A | Houston's Minicoaches | ~185 min | 2 | 09:25 | 13:20 | Bus Station (Gate E-Stance 7) |
| 101 | Houston's Minicoaches | ~185 min | 1 | 20:30 | 20:30 | Bus Station (Gate E-Stance 7) |
| 102 | Houston's Minicoaches | ~184 min | 1 | 17:20 | 17:20 | Bus Station (Gate E-Stance 7) |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Dumfries?
Around 185 minutes on the 101A, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Dumfries?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 101A) leaves around 09:25 and the last around 13:20. Check the route timetable 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.