The average bus between Dumfries and Perth takes 5h 54m and the fastest bus takes 3h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Perth. 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 Perth. The earliest departure is at 10:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Perth at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Perth. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Perth station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Dumfries to Perth bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buccleuch Street station.
Dumfries to Perth bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Dumfries and Perth is 147.8 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 3m.