The average bus between Dumfries and Edinburgh takes 2h 46m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 4:31 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:11 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.
Dumfries to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Academy Street station.
Dumfries to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Home Street station.
The distance between Dumfries and Edinburgh is 101.5 km. The road distance is 130 km.
Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Academy Street to Home Street every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 38m.