502 Kirkcudbright to Castle Douglas via Tongland, Ringford
Operated by McCall's Coaches. First bus 06:25, last bus 18:40. 25 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 502? 10 other bus routes are numbered 502 elsewhere in the UK — see every 502 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:25 | 07:27 | 08:25 | 09:40 | 10:40 | 11:40 | 12:40 | 13:40 | 14:35 | 15:40 | 16:40 | 17:40 | 18:40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Square Shelter (at) | 06:25 | 07:27 | 08:25 | 09:40 | 10:40 | 11:40 | 12:40 | 13:40 | 14:35 | 15:40 | 16:40 | 17:40 | 18:40 |
| Post Office (o/s) | 06:32 | · | 08:32 | 09:47 | · | 11:47 | · | 13:47 | · | 15:47 | 16:47 | · | 18:47 |
| Village (opp) | · | 07:36 | · | · | 10:49 | · | 12:49 | · | 14:44 | · | · | 17:49 | · |
| Bus Shelter (at) | 06:40 | 07:44 | 08:37 | 09:55 | 10:57 | 11:55 | 12:57 | 13:55 | 14:52 | 15:55 | 16:55 | 17:57 | 18:57 |
| Carlingwark Street (adj) | 06:45 | 07:49 | 08:42 | 10:00 | 11:02 | 12:00 | 13:02 | 14:00 | 14:57 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:02 | 19:02 |
| Swimming Pool (at) | 06:50 | 07:54 | 08:52 | 10:05 | 11:07 | 12:05 | 13:07 | 14:05 | 15:02 | 16:05 | 17:05 | 18:07 | 19:07 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.
Tickets on the 502
McCall's Coaches publishes singles on this route.
Adult Return · Adult Single · Child Return · Child Single
Ticket types come from McCall's Coaches' own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 28 August 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with McCall's Coaches.
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.
Route map
All stops on route 502
502 towards Castle Douglas
All 18 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
- Post Office (o/s) Tongland
- Park Road End (at) Tongland
- Junction (N-bound) Bridge of Dee
- 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
502 towards Kirkcudbright
All 19 stops
- 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
- Junction (S-bound) Bridge of Dee
- Park Road End (opp) Tongland
- Post Office (opp) Tongland
- 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
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 12 January 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 7 August 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 7 January 2024 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 8 August 2022 Daily
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (D&G Council South West of Scotland Tansport Partnership).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM1057000/30 · Changes in Dumfries & Galloway Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 502 bus?
The first 502 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:25 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 502 bus?
The last 502 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 502 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — McCall's Coaches sets the fares on the 502. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 502 bus?
The 502 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 PM1057000/30. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.