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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dumfries and Galloway and Edinburgh takes 7h 48m and the fastest bus takes 4h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dumfries and Galloway to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 48m
Duration
89 mi
Distance
Twice daily
Frequency

Dumfries and Galloway to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run twice daily between Dumfries and Galloway and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries and Galloway is at 4:26 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Houstons MinicoachesHoustons Minicoaches15h 52m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Houstons MinicoachesHoustons Minicoaches4h 1m • 1 change
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    Houstons MinicoachesHoustons Minicoaches4h 53m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Houstons MinicoachesHoustons Minicoaches15h 52m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Houstons MinicoachesHoustons Minicoaches4h 1m • 1 change
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    Houstons MinicoachesHoustons Minicoaches4h 53m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Houstons MinicoachesHoustons Minicoaches15h 52m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Houstons MinicoachesHoustons Minicoaches4h 1m • 1 change
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    Houstons MinicoachesHoustons Minicoaches4h 53m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Houstons MinicoachesHoustons Minicoaches15h 52m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Houstons MinicoachesHoustons Minicoaches4h 1m • 1 change
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    Houstons MinicoachesHoustons Minicoaches4h 53m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Houstons MinicoachesHoustons Minicoaches15h 52m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Houstons MinicoachesHoustons Minicoaches4h 1m • 1 change
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    Houstons MinicoachesHoustons Minicoaches4h 53m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries and Galloway to Edinburgh? 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.

Map of how to get from Dumfries and Galloway to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 89.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Stance 4 to Princes Street every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 48m.

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