The average bus between Elgin and Dumfries takes 8h 18m and the fastest bus takes 7h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Elgin to Dumfries. 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 4 hours between Elgin and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Dumfries station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
Elgin to Dumfries bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.
Elgin to Dumfries bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at School station.
Book your Elgin to Dumfries bus tickets online with Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd and 2 other operators.
The distance between Elgin and Dumfries is 287.4 km. The road distance is 462 km.
You can take a bus from Elgin West Road to School via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 48m.