246 Dumfries to New Cumnock via Lochside, Newbridge
Operated by McCall's Coaches. First bus 06:00, last bus 17:45. 14 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 246? 3 other bus routes are numbered 246 elsewhere in the UK — see every 246 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:00 | 08:05 | 10:05 to Kirkconnel | 12:05 to Kirkconnel | 14:05 to Kirkconnel | 15:35 | 17:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stance 3 (at) | 06:00 | 08:05 | 10:05 | 12:05 | 14:05 | 15:35 | 17:30 |
| Village (at) | 06:07 | 08:12 | 10:12 | 12:12 | 14:11 | 15:42 | 17:37 |
| Inn (opp) | 06:15 | 08:20 | 10:20 | 12:20 | 14:19 | 15:50 | 17:45 |
| Post Office (at) | 06:22 | 08:27 | 10:27 | 12:27 | 14:26 | 15:57 | 17:52 |
| Cross (opp) | 06:26 | 08:31 | 10:31 | 12:31 | 14:30 | 16:01 | 17:56 |
| Wallace Hall (at) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Shelter (opp) | 06:30 | 08:35 | 10:35 | 12:35 | 14:34 | 16:05 | 18:00 |
| Village (opp) | 06:43 | 08:48 | 10:48 | 12:48 | 14:47 | 16:18 | 18:13 |
| School (at) | 06:49 | 08:54 | 10:54 | 12:53 | 14:54 | 16:24 | 18:19 |
| Wholesaler (o/s 6) | · | · | · | · | 15:00 | · | · |
| Centre (o/s 15) | 06:57 | 09:02 | 11:02 | 13:02 | 15:02 | 16:32 | 18:27 |
| Church (opp) | 07:02 | 09:07 | 11:07 | 13:07 | 15:07 | 16:37 | 18:32 |
| Castle Primary school (opp) | 07:17 | 09:22 | · | · | · | 16:52 | 18:47 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with McCall's Coaches before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 30 November 2026 towards New Cumnock: 7 journeys, first 06:00 towards Dumfries: 7 journeys, first 06:37
Route map
All stops on route 246
246 towards New Cumnock
All 67 stops
- Stance 3 (at) Dumfries
- Vet (at) Dumfries
- Church (opp) Dumfries
- Store (at) Dumfries
- Restaurant (o/s) Lochside
- Jocks Loaning (opp) Lochside
- Farm (at) Newbridge
- Dalawoodie (at) Holywood
- Village (at) Holywood
- Old Holywood (o/s) Holywood
- Glengower Farm (opp) Holywood
- Portrack (opp) Holywood
- Caravan Park (at) Burnhead
- Road End (opp) Burnhead
- Inn (opp) Auldgirth
- Ballochan Road (opp) Auldgirth
- Road End (at) Auldgirth
- Road End (opp) Kirkpatrick
- Post Office (at) Closeburn
- Main Street Steps (at) Closeburn
- Junction (at) Closeburn
- Hospital (opp) Thornhill
- Cross (opp) Thornhill
- School (opp) Thornhill
- Wallace Hall (at) Thornhill
- School (opp) Thornhill
- Old Post Office (opp) Thornhill
- Junction (at 157) Thornhill
- Shelter (opp) Carronbridge
- Bed and Breakfast (at 10) Carronbridge
- Village Hall (opp) Carronbridge
- Road End (at) Carronbridge
- Road End (opp) Durisdeermill
- Glenairlie Bridge (at) Mennock
- Village (opp) Mennock
- Eliock Bridge (at) Mennock
- Townfoot Garage (opp) Sanquhar
- Junction (o/s 7) Sanquhar
- School (at) Sanquhar
- Police Station (o/s) Sanquhar
- Gateside (o/s) Sanquhar
- Knockenjig (at) Sanquhar
- Park (at) Kelloholm
- School (o/s 23) Kelloholm
- Primary School (o/s) Kelloholm
- Wholesaler (o/s 6) Kelloholm
- Library (opp) Kelloholm
- Post Office (o/s) Kelloholm
- School (o/s 20) Kelloholm
- Centre (o/s 15) Kelloholm
- Greystone Avenue (o/s 12) Kelloholm
- Kelloholm Arms (opp) Kelloholm
- Hall (o/s) Kirkconnel
- Post Office (o/s) Kirkconnel
- Rail Station (o/s) Kirkconnel
- Turning Point (at) Kirkconnel
- Rail Station (opp) Kirkconnel
- Pharmacy (o/s) Kirkconnel
- Memorial (at) Kirkconnel
- Church (opp) Kirkconnel
- Opencast (at) Kirkconnel
- Bridge Road End (opp) Polmarlach
- March Cottage (opp) New Cumnock
- Cairnhill Place (after) New Cumnock
- Greenhead Road (after) New Cumnock
- Mason Avenue (before) New Cumnock
- Castle Primary school (opp) New Cumnock
246 towards Dumfries
All 66 stops
- Castle Primary school (at) New Cumnock
- Castlemains Avenue (after) New Cumnock
- Greenhead Road (opp) New Cumnock
- Cairnhill Place (opp & before) New Cumnock
- March Cottage (at) New Cumnock
- Bridge Road End (at) Polmarlach
- Opencast (opp) Kirkconnel
- Church (at) Kirkconnel
- Toilets (o/s) Kirkconnel
- Post Office (o/s) Kirkconnel
- Rail Station (o/s) Kirkconnel
- Turning Point (at) Kirkconnel
- Rail Station (opp) Kirkconnel
- Pharmacy (o/s) Kirkconnel
- Hall (opp) Kirkconnel
- Kelloholm Arms (at) Kelloholm
- Greystone Avenue (o/s 11) Kelloholm
- Centre (o/s 16) Kelloholm
- School (o/s 19) Kelloholm
- Post Office (opp) Kelloholm
- Library (o/s) Kelloholm
- Wholesaler (o/s 7) Kelloholm
- Primary School (opp) Kelloholm
- School (o/s 36) Kelloholm
- River (o/s 24) Kelloholm
- Knockenjig Road End (opp) Sanquhar
- Gateside (opp) Sanquhar
- Police Station (opp) Sanquhar
- Nursing Home (opp) Sanquhar
- Juntion (opp 7) Sanquhar
- Townfoot Garage (o/s) Sanquhar
- Eliock Bridge (opp) Mennock
- Village (o/s) Mennock
- Glenairlie Bridge (opp) Mennock
- Road End (at) Durisdeermill
- Road End (opp) Carronbridge
- Village Hall (o/s) Carronbridge
- Bed and Breakfast (at 34) Carronbridge
- Carronbank (at 1) Carronbridge
- Old Post Office (o/s) Thornhill
- School (opp) Thornhill
- Wallace Hall (at) Thornhill
- School (opp) Thornhill
- Cross (o/s) Thornhill
- Hospital (opp) Thornhill
- Junction (opp) Closeburn
- Main Street Steps (opp) Closeburn
- Post Office (opp) Closeburn
- Road End (at) Kirkpatrick
- Road End (opp) Auldgirth
- Ballochan Road (at) Auldgirth
- Inn (at) Auldgirth
- Road End (at) Burnhead
- Caravan Park (opp) Burnhead
- Portrack (at) Holywood
- Glengower Farm (at) Holywood
- Old Holywood (opp) Holywood
- Village (at) Holywood
- Dalawoodie (at) Holywood
- Farm (opp) Newbridge
- Jocks Loaning (at) Lochside
- Rhino (opp) Lochside
- Park (at) Dumfries
- Church (at) Dumfries
- Shop (o/s) Dumfries
- Stance 3 (at) Dumfries
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 246 bus?
The first 246 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 246 bus?
The last 246 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 246 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — McCall's Coaches sets the fares on the 246. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 246 bus?
The 246 is operated by McCall's Coaches.
Timetable data from McCall's Coaches via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.