501 Loreburne Centre ↔ Carlingwark Street
Operated by McCall's Coaches. First bus 05:35, last bus 23:30. 23 journeys on weekdays.
💷 The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — McCall's Coaches sets the fares on the 501. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
towards Carlingwark Street · Monday to Friday towards Carlingwark Street · Saturday towards Carlingwark Street · Sunday towards Loreburne Centre · Monday to Friday towards Loreburne Centre · Saturday towards Loreburne Centre · Sunday
| Loreburne Centre Stance 1 (at) | 05:35 | 06:15 | · | 09:00 | 10:56 | 11:56 | 14:15 | 15:15 | 16:15 | 17:30 | 20:30 | 23:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stance 5 (at) | 05:40 | 06:20 | 07:35 | 09:05 | 11:01 | 12:01 | 14:20 | 15:20 | 16:20 | 17:35 | 20:35 | 23:35 |
| Hospital (at) | 05:48 | 06:28 | 07:43 | 09:13 | 11:09 | 12:09 | 14:28 | 15:28 | 16:28 | 17:43 | 20:43 | 23:43 |
| Church (o/s) | 05:57 | 06:37 | 07:52 | 09:22 | 11:18 | 12:18 | 14:37 | 15:37 | 16:37 | 17:52 | 20:52 | 23:52 |
| Gateside (opp) | 06:02 | 06:42 | 07:57 | 09:27 | 11:23 | 12:23 | 14:42 | 15:42 | 16:42 | 17:57 | 20:57 | 23:57 |
| Pub (o/s) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Nether Court (at) | 06:10 | 06:50 | 08:05 | 09:35 | 11:31 | 12:31 | 14:50 | 15:50 | 16:50 | 18:05 | 21:05 | 00:05 |
| Inn (at) | 06:14 | 06:54 | 08:09 | 09:39 | 11:35 | 12:35 | 14:54 | 15:54 | 16:54 | 18:09 | 21:09 | 00:09 |
| Pub (o/s) | 06:09 | 06:49 | 08:04 | 09:34 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 14:49 | 15:49 | 16:49 | 18:04 | 21:04 | 00:04 |
| Village (opp) | 06:24 | 07:04 | 08:19 | 09:49 | 11:45 | 12:45 | 15:04 | 16:04 | 17:04 | 18:19 | 21:19 | 00:19 |
| Swimming Pool (at) | 06:29 | 07:12 | 08:27 | 09:57 | 11:53 | 12:53 | 15:12 | 16:12 | 17:12 | 18:27 | 21:27 | 00:27 |
| Park (opp 40) | 06:34 | 07:17 | 08:32 | 10:02 | 11:58 | 12:58 | 15:17 | 16:17 | 17:17 | 18:32 | 21:32 | 00:32 |
| Bus Shelter (opp) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 18:37 | 21:37 | 00:37 |
| Village (opp) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 18:43 | 21:43 | 00:43 |
| Harbour Square Shelter (at) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 18:53 | 21:53 | 00:53 |
Route map
All stops on route 501
501 towards Carlingwark Street
- Loreburne Centre Stance 1 (at) Dumfries
- Stance 5 (at) Dumfries
- Church (at) Dumfries
- Cassalands (at 11) Dumfries
- Cottage (opp) Cargenbridge
- Hospital (at) Cargenbridge
- Business Park (opp) Cargenbridge
- Factory (opp) Cargenbridge
- Old Military Road (opp) Cargenbridge
- Nursing Home (opp) Cargenbridge
- Lochanhead (opp) Beeswing
- Junction (at) Beeswing
- Henderson Place (opp) Beeswing
- Church (o/s) Beeswing
- Tollbar Bridge (at) Kirkgunzeon
- Gateside (opp) Kirkgunzeon
- Mill Farm (opp) Kirkgunzeon
- Church (opp) Kirkgunzeon
- Corra Garage (opp) Kirkgunzeon
- Farm (opp) Dalbeattie
- Industrial Estate Dalbeattie
- Round End (at) Dalbeattie
- Road End (opp) Dalbeattie
- Inn (o/s) Dalbeattie
- Pub (o/s) Dalbeattie
- Church (at) Dalbeattie
- Road End (at) Dalbeattie
- Scott Court (at 8) Dalbeattie
- Nether Court (at) Dalbeattie
- Silver Birches Close (opp) Dalbeattie
- Centre (at 328) Dalbeattie
- Round End (opp) Dalbeattie
- Shop (at 194) Dalbeattie
- Inn (at) Dalbeattie
- Pub (o/s) Dalbeattie
- School (at) Dalbeattie
- Maxwell Park (opp) Dalbeattie
- Netheryett (at) Dalbeattie
- Village (opp) Haugh of Urr
- Chapelton Cottages (at) Haugh of Urr
- Road End (at) Castle Douglas
- Juncition (opp) Castle Douglas
- Health Centre (opp) Castle Douglas
- Supermarket (at) Castle Douglas
- Markethill Park (at) Castle Douglas
- Library (at) Castle Douglas
- Swimming Pool (at) Castle Douglas
- Royal Bank (o/s) Castle Douglas
- Park (opp 40) Castle Douglas
- Farm (at) Castle Douglas
- Road End (at) Rhonehouse
- Bus Shelter (opp) Bridge of Dee
- Village (opp) Ringford
- Tarff Station Road End Ringford
- Tarff Bridge (at) Ringford
- Underwood Farm (at) Tongland
- Bridge Bus Shelter (opp) Tongland
- Boreland Road (at) Kirkcudbright
- Bed and Breakfast (opp 12) Kirkcudbright
- Flats (o/s 2) Kirkcudbright
- Johnston Place (o/s) Kirkcudbright
- Harbour Square Shelter (at) Kirkcudbright
501 towards Loreburne Centre
- Harbour Square Shelter (at) Kirkcudbright
- Johnston Place (o/s 13) Kirkcudbright
- Flats (o/s 13) Kirkcudbright
- Bed and Breakfast (at) Kirkcudbright
- Boreland Road (opp) Kirkcudbright
- Bridge Bus Shelter (at) Tongland
- Underwood Farm (opp) Tongland
- Tarff Bridge (at) Ringford
- Tarff Station Road End (opp) Ringford
- Village (opp) Ringford
- Bus Shelter (at) Bridge of Dee
- Road End (opp) Rhonehouse
- Farm (opp) Castle Douglas
- Carlingwark Street (adj) Castle Douglas
- Swimming Pool (at) Castle Douglas
- Supermarket (opp) Castle Douglas
- Health Centre (at) Castle Douglas
- Junction (at) Castle Douglas
- Road End (opp) Castle Douglas
- Chapelton Cottages (opp) Haugh of Urr
- Village (o/s) Haugh of Urr
- Netheryett (opp) Dalbeattie
- Maxwell Park (at) Dalbeattie
- School (opp) Dalbeattie
- Pub (opp) Dalbeattie
- Museum (at 91) Dalbeattie
- Shop (opp 194) Dalbeattie
- Clinic (at) Dalbeattie
- Bypass (opp 350) Dalbeattie
- Silver Birches Close (opp) Dalbeattie
- Road End (opp) Dalbeattie
- Scott Court (opp) Dalbeattie
- Campus (opp) Dalbeattie
- Church (opp) Dalbeattie
- Pub (opp) Dalbeattie
- Shop (at 4) Dalbeattie
- Station (opp) Dalbeattie
- Junction (at) Dalbeattie
- Edingham (opp) Dalbeattie
- Farm (at) Dalbeattie
- Corra Garage (at) Kirkgunzeon
- Church (at) Kirkgunzeon
- Mill Farm (at) Kirkgunzeon
- Gateside Kirkgunzeon
- Tollbar Bridge (opp) Kirkgunzeon
- Church (opp) Beeswing
- Henderson Place (at) Beeswing
- Junction (opp) Beeswing
- Lochanhead (at) Beeswing
- Nursing Home (at) Cargenbridge
- Old Military Road (at) Cargenbridge
- Factory (Nr) Cargenbridge
- Business Park (at) Cargenbridge
- Hospital (at) Cargenbridge
- Cottage (at) Cargenbridge
- School (o/s 44) Dumfries
- Church (opp) Dumfries
- Stance 5 (at) Dumfries
- Court (opp) Dumfries
- School (o/s) Dumfries
- Dumfries Railway Station (o/s) Dumfries
- Loreburne Centre Stance 1 (at) Dumfries
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 12 Jan 2026 Operating between Dumfries Mountainhall TC and Gatehouse of Fleet given service number 501 effective from 12 January 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
DumfriesDalbeattieCastle DouglasKirkcudbrightCargenbridgeKirkgunzeonTonglandBeeswingRingfordBridge of DeeHaugh of UrrRhonehouse
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 501 bus?
The first 501 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 501 bus?
The last 501 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 501 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — McCall's Coaches sets the fares on the 501. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 501 bus?
The 501 is operated by McCall's Coaches.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.