The average bus between Arbroath and Dumfries takes 5h 43m and the fastest bus takes 4h 49m. There is a bus service every few hours from Arbroath to Dumfries. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Arbroath and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Arbroath is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Dundee Slessor Gardens and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 21m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Arbroath to Dumfries? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Arbroath to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Overgate station and arriving at School station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Arbroath to Dumfries bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.
Arbroath to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at School station.
The distance between Arbroath and Dumfries is 178 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a bus from Arbroath Burnside Drive to School via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Overgate, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 6m.