Bus from Thornhill (Dumfries & Galloway) to Holywood (Dumfries & Galloway)
5 direct routes · 15–57 min · first bus 07:15, last bus 19:59 (weekdays).
Next buses to Holywood (Dumfries & Galloway) as of 10:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Thornhill, 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 | ~15 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:32 | 18:40 | Cross (o/s) | Old Holywood (opp) | Closeburn, Kirkpatrick, Auldgirth & Burnhead |
| 213 | W Brownrigg | ~32 min | 3 | weekdays only | 09:00 | 15:15 | Cross (opp) | Old Holywood (opp) | Greenhead, Gatelawbridge, Closeburnmill, Cample, Closeburn, Park & 3 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 202, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | W Brownrigg | ~57 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:15 | 17:05 | Cross (opp) | Nether Gribton (at) | Burnhead, Penpont, Kirkland, Moniaive, Kirkland, Wallaceton & 4 more |
| 236 | DGC Buses | ~20 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 18:30 | 18:30 | Cross (o/s) | Old Holywood (opp) | Closeburn, Kirkpatrick, Auldgirth & Burnhead |
| 102 | Houston's Minicoaches | ~18 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 19:59 | 19:59 | Cross (o/s) | Old Holywood (opp) | Closeburn, Kirkpatrick, Auldgirth & Burnhead |
Times are for the first boarding point in Thornhill 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, 213 bus, 202 bus, 236 bus or 102 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Thornhill to Holywood?
5 routes run directly from Thornhill to Holywood: the 246 (McCall's Coaches), the 213 (W Brownrigg), the 202 (W Brownrigg), the 236 (DGC Buses), the 102 (Houston's Minicoaches). The most frequent is the 246, 7 times each weekday — board at Cross (o/s) and get off at Old Holywood (opp), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Thornhill to Holywood?
Between 15 minutes on the 246 and 57 on the 202, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Closeburn, Kirkpatrick, Auldgirth, Burnhead on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Thornhill to Holywood?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:15 and the last around 19:59. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Thornhill to Holywood?
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.