The average bus between Dumfries and Lanark takes 3h 2m and the fastest bus takes 2h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Lanark. 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 4 times a day between Dumfries and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Lanark at 7:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 45m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Dumfries to Lanark? 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 Lanark. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Lanark station via John Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Dumfries to Lanark bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Court station.
Dumfries to Lanark bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Dumfries and Lanark is 68 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a bus from Court to Bus Station via John Street in around 2h 33m.