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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dumfries and Edinburgh Waverley takes 3h 4m and the fastest bus takes 2h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Edinburgh Waverley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 4m
Duration
82 mi
Distance
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Dumfries to Edinburgh Waverley bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Dumfries and Edinburgh Waverley. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 4:31 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Waverley at 7:25 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 54m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 52m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 13m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 49m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 52m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 13m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 49m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 52m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 13m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 49m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 52m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 49m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 54m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 52m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 13m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 49m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 52m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 13m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 49m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Edinburgh Waverley? 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 to Edinburgh Waverley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 82.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from School to Princes Street every 2 hours, and the journey takes 2h 52m.

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