516 Castle Douglas to Auchencairn via Gelston, Palnackie

Operated by DGC Buses. First bus 09:10, last bus 16:02. 7 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.

Next towards Auchencairn from Medical centre (at): 14:10

Next towards Castle Douglas from Fountain (at): 14:40

Wanted a different 516? 3 other bus routes are numbered 516 elsewhere in the UK — see every 516 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Auchencairn Fountain · Monday to Friday · 4 journeys
Stop 09:1012:1514:1016:02
Medical centre (at) 09:1012:1514:10·
Supermarket (at) 09:1212:1714:12·
Swimming Pool (at) 09:1412:1914:1416:02
Park (opp 40) 09:1912:2414:1916:07
Road End (at) 09:2412:2914:2416:12
Doach (o/s) 09:2512:3014:2516:13
Balloil Court (opp) 09:3912:4414:3916:29
Fountain (opp) 09:4012:4514:4016:30

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.

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — DGC Buses sets the fares on the 516. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →

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 DGC Buses before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 516

516 towards Auchencairn

All 17 stops
  1. Medical centre (at) Castle Douglas
  2. Health Centre (opp) Castle Douglas
  3. Supermarket (at) Castle Douglas
  4. Markethill Park (at) Castle Douglas
  5. Library (at) Castle Douglas
  6. Swimming Pool (at) Castle Douglas
  7. Markethill Park (at) Castle Douglas
  8. Royal Bank (o/s) Castle Douglas
  9. Park (opp 40) Castle Douglas
  10. Park (at) Castle Douglas
  11. Road End (at) Gelston
  12. Doach (o/s) Gelston
  13. Douganhill (opp) Palnackie
  14. Chapelyard (opp) Auchencairn
  15. Balloil Court (opp) Auchencairn
  16. Road End (at) Auchencairn
  17. Fountain (opp) Auchencairn

516 towards Castle Douglas

All 15 stops
  1. Fountain (at) Auchencairn
  2. Road End (opp) Auchencairn
  3. Balliol Court (at) Auchencairn
  4. Chapelyard (at) Auchencairn
  5. Douganhill (at) Palnackie
  6. Village (at) Palnackie
  7. Douganhill (opp) Palnackie
  8. Doach (opp) Gelston
  9. Village Hall (at) Gelston
  10. Road End (at) Gelston
  11. Park (at) Castle Douglas
  12. Swimming Pool (at) Castle Douglas
  13. Supermarket (opp) Castle Douglas
  14. Health Centre (at) Castle Douglas
  15. Medical centre (at) Castle Douglas

Towns & areas on this route

Castle DouglasAuchencairnGelstonPalnackie

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 516 bus?

The first 516 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:10 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 516 bus?

The last 516 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:02. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 516 bus cost?

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — DGC Buses sets the fares on the 516. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.

Who runs the 516 bus?

The 516 is operated by DGC Buses.

Timetable data from DGC Buses via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.