The average bus between Edinburgh and Dumfries and Galloway takes 5h 16m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Dumfries and Galloway. 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 Edinburgh and Dumfries and Galloway. The earliest departure is at 9:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Dumfries and Galloway at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Dumfries and Galloway? 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 Edinburgh to Dumfries and Galloway. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Dumfries and Galloway station via Stance 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Edinburgh to Dumfries and Galloway bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Dumfries and Galloway bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Stance 1 station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Dumfries and Galloway is 104.6 km. The road distance is 145 km.
Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Princes Street to Stance 1 every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h 1m.