Bus from Holywood (Dumfries & Galloway) to Dumfries
5 direct routes · 4–13 min · first bus 07:47, last bus 20:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dumfries as of 11:09
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Holywood, 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 | ~10 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:47 | 18:55 | Old Holywood (opp) | Shop (o/s) | — |
| 202 | W Brownrigg | ~13 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 08:12 | 17:21 | Nether Gribton (at) | Shop (o/s) | — |
| 213 | W Brownrigg | ~8 min | 3 | weekdays only | 09:32 | 16:01 | Old Holywood (opp) | Court (opp) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 236, 102
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 236 | DGC Buses | ~4 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 18:50 | 18:50 | Old Holywood (opp) | Shop (o/s) | — |
| 102 | Houston's Minicoaches | ~6 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 20:17 | 20:17 | Old Holywood (opp) | Shop (o/s) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Holywood 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, 236 bus or 102 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Holywood to Dumfries?
5 routes run directly from Holywood to Dumfries: the 246 (McCall's Coaches), the 202 (W Brownrigg), the 213 (W Brownrigg), the 236 (DGC Buses), the 102 (Houston's Minicoaches). The most frequent is the 246, 7 times each weekday — board at Old Holywood (opp) and get off at Shop (o/s), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Holywood to Dumfries?
Between 4 minutes on the 236 and 13 on the 202, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Holywood to Dumfries?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:47 and the last around 20:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Holywood 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.