505 Kirkcudbright to Dalbeattie via Auchencairn, Palnackie
Operated by McCall's Coaches. First bus 08:00, last bus 17:35. 10 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 505? 10 other bus routes are numbered 505 elsewhere in the UK — see every 505 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:35 | 11:35 | 13:35 | 15:25 | 17:35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy (at) | · | · | · | 15:25 | · |
| Harbour Square Shelter (at) | 09:35 | 11:35 | 13:35 | 15:30 | 17:35 |
| Village (opp) | 09:44 | 11:44 | 13:44 | 15:44 | 17:47 |
| Road End (opp) | 09:54 | 11:54 | 13:54 | 15:54 | 17:53 |
| Village (at) | 10:02 | 12:02 | 14:02 | 16:02 | 17:59 |
| Pub (opp) | 10:11 | 12:11 | 14:11 | 16:11 | 18:09 |
| Museum (at 91) | 10:12 | 12:12 | 14:12 | 16:12 | 18:10 |
| Road End (opp) | 10:14 | 12:14 | 14:14 | 16:14 | 18:13 |
| Pub (opp) | 10:15 | 12:15 | 14:15 | 16:15 | 18:15 |
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.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Dalbeattie: 5 journeys, first 09:35 towards Kirkcudbright: 5 journeys, first 08:00
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Dalbeattie: 5 journeys, first 09:35 towards Kirkcudbright: 5 journeys, first 08:00
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Dalbeattie: 5 journeys, first 09:35 towards Kirkcudbright: 5 journeys, first 08:00
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Dalbeattie: 5 journeys, first 09:35 towards Kirkcudbright: 5 journeys, first 08:00
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Dalbeattie: 5 journeys, first 09:35 towards Kirkcudbright: 5 journeys, first 08:00
- Monday, 4 January 2027 towards Dalbeattie: 5 journeys, first 09:35 towards Kirkcudbright: 5 journeys, first 08:00
Route map
All stops on route 505
505 towards Dalbeattie
All 29 stops
- Academy (at) Kirkcudbright
- Harbour Square Shelter (at) Kirkcudbright
- Town Hall (o/s) Kirkcudbright
- Oakley House (opp) Kirkcudbright
- Selkirk Road (o/s 1) Kirkcudbright
- Mutehill (at) Kirkcudbright
- Road End (at) Dundrennan
- Village (opp) Dundrennan
- Farm (opp) Auchencairn
- School (at) Auchencairn
- Fountain (at) Auchencairn
- Road End (opp) Auchencairn
- Balliol Court (at) Auchencairn
- Chapelyard (at) Auchencairn
- Douganhill (at) Palnackie
- Village (at) Palnackie
- Barlochan Road End (at) Palnackie
- Bridge (nr) 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
505 towards Kirkcudbright
All 26 stops
- 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
- Bridge (opp) Dalbeattie
- Barlochan Road End (opp) Palnackie
- Village (opp) Palnackie
- Douganhill (opp) Palnackie
- Chapelyard (opp) Auchencairn
- Balloil Court (opp) Auchencairn
- Road End (at) Auchencairn
- Fountain (opp) Auchencairn
- School (opp) Auchencairn
- Farm (at) Auchencairn
- Village (at) Dundrennan
- Road End (opp) Dundrennan
- Mutehill (opp) Kirkcudbright
- Selkirk Road (opp 1) Kirkcudbright
- Academy (at) Kirkcudbright
- Oakley House (o/s) Kirkcudbright
- Harbour Square Shelter (at) Kirkcudbright
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 505 bus?
The first 505 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 505 bus?
The last 505 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 505 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — McCall's Coaches sets the fares on the 505. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 505 bus?
The 505 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.