The average bus between Dumfries and Gills Bay takes 17h 12m and the fastest bus takes 16h. The bus service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Gills Bay. 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 twice daily between Dumfries and Gills Bay. The earliest departure is at 11:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Gills Bay at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 17h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dumfries to Gills Bay? 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 Dumfries to Gills Bay. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Gills Bay station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.
Dumfries to Gills Bay bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Court station.
Dumfries to Gills Bay bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Dumfries and Gills Bay is 398.3 km. The road distance is 655 km.
You can take a bus from Court to Ferry Terminal Road End via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, and Royal Bank of Scotland in around 12h 37m.