501 Dumfries to Kirkcudbright via Dalbeattie, Castle Douglas
Operated by McCall's Coaches. First bus 05:35, last bus 23:30. 23 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 501? 15 other bus routes are numbered 501 elsewhere in the UK — see every 501 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 05:35 | 06:15 | 07:35 | 09:00 | 10:56 | 11:56 | 14:15 | 15:15 | 16:15 | 17:30 to Harbour Square | 20:30 to Harbour Square | 23:30 to Harbour Square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 06:09 | 06:49 | 08:04 | 09:34 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 14:49 | 15:49 | 16:49 | 18:04 | 21:04 | 00:04 |
| 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) | 06:17 | 06:57 | 08:12 | 09:42 | 11:38 | 12:38 | 14:57 | 15:57 | 16:57 | 18:12 | 21:12 | 00:12 |
| 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 |
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 and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Saturday, 2 January 2027 towards Kirkcudbright: 3 journeys, first 10:41 towards Dumfries: 3 journeys, first 08:15
Route map
All stops on route 501
501 towards Kirkcudbright
All 62 stops
- 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 Dumfries
All 62 stops
- 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 registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 12 January 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 7 August 2025 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 8 August 2022 Monday to Saturday
Registered as partly financially supported by a local authority (D&G Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM1057000/29 · Changes in Dumfries & Galloway Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
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 McCall's Coaches via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PM1057000/29. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.