Bus from Kirkcudbright to Castle Douglas
3 direct routes · about 27 min · first bus 06:25, last bus 22:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Castle Douglas as of 08:56
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kirkcudbright, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 502 | McCall's Coaches | ~27 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:25 | 18:40 | Harbour Square Shelter (at) | Swimming Pool (at) | Tongland, Bridge of Dee & Rhonehouse |
| 501 | McCall's Coaches | ~26 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 3 | 19:00 | 22:00 | Harbour Square Shelter (at) | Swimming Pool (at) | Tongland, Ringford, Bridge of Dee & Rhonehouse |
| 555 | DGC Buses | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:55 | 08:55 | Harbour Square Shelter (at) | Swimming Pool (at) | Tongland, Bridge of Dee & Rhonehouse |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kirkcudbright 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 502 bus, 501 bus or 555 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Kirkcudbright to Castle Douglas?
3 routes run directly from Kirkcudbright to Castle Douglas: the 502 (McCall's Coaches), the 501 (McCall's Coaches), the 555 (DGC Buses). The most frequent is the 502, 13 times each weekday — board at Harbour Square Shelter (at) and get off at Swimming Pool (at), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kirkcudbright to Castle Douglas?
Around 27 minutes on the 502, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Tongland, Bridge of Dee, Rhonehouse on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Kirkcudbright to Castle Douglas?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:25 and the last around 22:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kirkcudbright to Castle Douglas?
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.