503 Dumfries to Castle Douglas via Cargenbridge, Crocketford
Operated by McCall's Coaches. First bus 07:55, last bus 18:30. 10 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 503? 6 other bus routes are numbered 503 elsewhere in the UK — see every 503 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:55 | 10:15 | 12:35 | 14:25 | 17:10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumfries Railway Station (o/s) | · | 10:15 | 12:35 | 14:25 | 17:10 |
| Loreburne Centre Stance 1 (at) | 07:55 | 10:18 | 12:38 | 14:28 | 17:13 |
| Stance 5 (at) | 07:57 | 10:20 | 12:40 | 14:30 | 17:15 |
| Village Hall (at) | 08:10 | 10:32 | 12:52 | 14:42 | 17:27 |
| Village (at) | 08:16 | 10:39 | 12:59 | 14:49 | 17:34 |
| Junction (at) | 08:20 | · | · | · | · |
| Village (at) | 08:25 | 10:47 | · | 15:05 | 17:42 |
| Union (o/s) | 08:29 | 10:51 | · | 15:09 | 17:46 |
| Village (opp) | 08:34 | 10:56 | · | 15:14 | 17:51 |
| Farm (opp) | 08:37 | 10:59 | · | 15:17 | 17:54 |
| Medical centre (at) | 08:45 | 11:07 | · | 15:25 | 18:02 |
| Park (opp 40) | 08:55 | 11:15 | · | 15:30 | 18:10 |
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.
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 503
503 towards Castle Douglas
All 26 stops
- Dumfries Railway Station (o/s) Dumfries
- Loreburne Centre Stance 1 (at) Dumfries
- Stance 5 (at) Dumfries
- Church (at) Dumfries
- Cassalands (at 11) Dumfries
- Ettrick Court (opp) Janefield
- Factory (opp) Cargenbridge
- Old Military Road (opp) Cargenbridge
- B&B (at) Cargenbridge
- Northpark (at) Lochfoot
- Village Hall (at) Lochfoot
- Village (at) Milton
- Farm Crocketford
- Junction (at) Crocketford
- Motel (opp) Crocketford
- Village (at) Springholm
- Primary School (at) Springholm
- Union (o/s) Kirkpatrick Durham
- Village (opp) Old Bridge of Urr
- Farm (opp) Clarebrand
- Medical centre (at) Castle Douglas
- Health Centre (opp) Castle Douglas
- Supermarket (at) Castle Douglas
- Markethill Park (at) Castle Douglas
- Royal Bank (o/s) Castle Douglas
- Park (opp 40) Castle Douglas
503 towards Dumfries
All 22 stops
- Carlingwark Street (adj) Castle Douglas
- Swimming Pool (at) Castle Douglas
- Farm (at) Clarebrand
- Village (at) Old Bridge of Urr
- Union (o/s 4) Kirkpatrick Durham
- Primary School (opp) Springholm
- Village (opp) Springholm
- Motel (at) Crocketford
- Junction (at) Crocketford
- Farm Crocketford
- Village (opp) Milton
- Village Hall (at) Lochfoot
- Northpark (opp) Lochfoot
- B&B (opp) Cargenbridge
- Old Military Road (at) Cargenbridge
- Factory (Nr) Cargenbridge
- Ettrick Court (at) Janefield
- School (o/s 44) Dumfries
- Church (opp) Dumfries
- Court (opp) Dumfries
- School (o/s) Dumfries
- Dumfries Railway Station (o/s) Dumfries
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 503 bus?
The first 503 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 503 bus?
The last 503 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 503 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — McCall's Coaches sets the fares on the 503. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 503 bus?
The 503 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.