The average bus between Dumfries and Polmont takes 5h 39m and the fastest bus takes 3h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Polmont. 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 Dumfries and Polmont. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Polmont at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Polmont. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Polmont station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Dumfries to Polmont bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Court station.
Dumfries to Polmont bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Dumfries and Polmont is 102.6 km. The road distance is 171 km.
Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 2h 10m.