Bus from Kirkcudbright to Dalbeattie
3 direct routes · about 36 min · first bus 09:35, last bus 22:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dalbeattie as of 08:43
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | McCall's Coaches | ~36 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:35 | 17:35 | Harbour Square Shelter (at) | Pub (opp) | Dundrennan, Auchencairn & Palnackie |
| 501 | McCall's Coaches | ~40 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 3 | 19:00 | 22:00 | Harbour Square Shelter (at) | Pub (opp) | Tongland, Ringford, Bridge of Dee, Rhonehouse, Castle Douglas & Haugh of Urr |
| 505 | DGC Buses | ~40 min | 1 | weekdays only | 10:05 | 10:05 | Harbour Square Shelter (at) | Pub (opp) | Dundrennan, Auchencairn & Palnackie |
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 505 bus or 501 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Kirkcudbright to Dalbeattie?
3 routes run directly from Kirkcudbright to Dalbeattie: the 505 (McCall's Coaches), the 501 (McCall's Coaches), the 505 (DGC Buses). The most frequent is the 505, 5 times each weekday — board at Harbour Square Shelter (at) and get off at Pub (opp), about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kirkcudbright to Dalbeattie?
Around 36 minutes on the 505, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Dundrennan, Auchencairn, Palnackie on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Kirkcudbright to Dalbeattie?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:35 and the last around 22:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kirkcudbright to Dalbeattie?
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.