Explore Dumfries & Galloway by bus

One thing that’s hard to appreciate until you get to Dumfries & Galloway is just how big it is, and that’s what gives you an endless variety of things to do once you're there. Situated in the stunning Scottish Lowlands, the area boasts rocky coastlines, sandy beaches and acres upon acres of forest and green spaces.

Known for its culture too, Dumfries & Galloway was at one time the home of Robert Burns and there is a hotbed of arts, music, museums, festivals, distilleries and events, all year round to be explored. It all just depends on what you’re in the mood for!

If you’re looking for thrills, there’s the Galloway Activity Centre in Castle Douglas, with both land and water-based activities for you to try, or mountain biking at Drumlanrig Castle.

There’re museums on a range of subjects, from Creetown’s Gem Rock Museum to the Robert Burns Centre in Dumfries to Annan’s The Devil’s Porridge Museum for fans of military history!

And for those just looking for a day of leisure, look no further than the town of Dumfries’ busy High Street and the Ice bowl for a host of winter sports and activities!

Express service X74 to Glasgow

The exploration doesn't stop in Dumfries & Galloway! Hop aboard the express service X74 from Dumfries to Glasgow, and explore the big city! If you'd like some recommendations on what to do in Glasgow, be sure to check out our Glasgow By Bus page!

If the city life isn't the one for you, you're in luck! You can jump off the X74 at Buchanan bus station, which is exactly where you need to be to hop on a selection of other services services.

Fancy a trip down the coast to Ayr?

Simply, hop aboard our X77 to the lovely coastal town of Ayr. With the bus station just minutes from the beach, it's the perfect summer day-cation!

Have you ever been to Cumbernauld Theatre?

Our X25 drops you right at the door! And there’s so much on offer – from films to live shows. You don’t want to miss out! 

Even if your ideal destination isn't listed in our services, you can be sure to find a route there using the various other modes of transport available throughout the city. The X74 is truly your gateway to exploring all of West Scotland and beyond!

Your guide to bus services in Dumfries

1 - Dumfries - Locharbriggs

2 - Dumfries - Heathall

3 - Dumfries - Georgetown

4/4A - Dumfries - Lochvale

5 - Dumfries - Crichton

7 - Dumfries - Troqueer

8 - Dumfries - Cargenbridge

9 - Dumfries - Summerhill

10/10B - Dumfries - Kenilworth Road

12 - Dumfries - Lincluden - Dumfries

74 - Dumfries - Moffat

81 - Dumfries - Lockerbie

246 - Dumfries - Stranraer - Cumnock

359 - Girvan - Newton Stewart

365 -  Stranraer Local

367 - Stranraer - Port Patrick

407 - Stranraer - Drummore

408 - Stranraer - Kirkholm

415/416 - Stranraer - Port William Square - Newton Stewart

420 - Newton Stewart Local

500 - Dumfries - Stranraer

501 - Dumfries - Castle Douglas

879 - Dumfries - Mouswald

X74 - Dumfries - Glasgow

X75 - Stranraer - Newton Stewart

Get free bus travel around Dumfries and Galloway with your under 22s bus pass. 

If you’re Dumfries & Galloway born and bread or just visiting with friends and family, you don’t have to pay for bus travel with your free under 22s bus pass! If you don’t have your free travel card yet, we’ve put together a handy guide... 

Find out how to apply here!

Over 60? It doesn’t cost a penny to travel by bus!

The bus things in life are free! Travel across Dumfries & Galloway to visit family or friends and catch up on the latest gossip with your free bus pass! Find out where you can travel with our journey planner. 

Apply for your over 60s free bus pass today!

Things to do in Dumfries & Galloway 

Gem Rock Museum

The perfect place for crystal lovers, the Gem Rock Museum in Creetown is easily accessible on our service 500. From 4.5 billion year old meteorites, to fossilised dinosaur eggs, to crystals that simply look pretty, this museum has it all. Pop into the gift shop and pick up some beautiful gemstone jewellery as a souvenir of your travels!

Robert Burns Centre

The Robert Burns Centre is must see for Scottish history-buffs. Dumfries was home to the late, great Bard himself in his later years, and such is the reason this museum is home to so many original manuscripts and other possessions of oor' Rabbie. What's more, our service 500 will drop you a short walk from the doorstep!

Dalscone Farm Fun

Situated near a bus stop served by our service 1, 2, 74 and X74, Dalscone Farm is the ideal day out for the kids! Meeting good-natured farm animals and burning energy in the indoor soft play area, there's nowhere your young ones will want to be, more than here!

Bladnoch Distillery

Fancy a dram? The Bladnoch Distillery is accessible using our service 359 or 415/416 and is the brewing ground for many a legendary malt. Take a tour, try some tasters and learn about the wonderous world of whisky, where it comes from, how it's made, and anything else you'd like to know. All of this, available by bus!

Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum

Accessible via our services 1 and 2, the aviation museum is sure to blow your mind through the history of aviation. It's not all just fun facts though, as the museum is host to a healthy dose of aircrafts, from the Battle of Britain veteran Loch Doon Spitfire to the supersonic Lightning fighter.

Home Restaurant

Located close to Whitesands bus stances, this is the first spot you should be trying for dinner in Dumfries according to TripAdvisor reviewers. This family-oriented restaurant refuses to be anything but intimate. With an array of courses to choose from, this one isn't a restaurant to skip!

Best value tickets for travelling in Dumfries & Galloway by bus

There's a wide range of great value tickets for travelling in Dumfries & Galloway, it just depends on where you want to go!

DayRider unlimited travel

We have a network of services running regularly through the town of Dumfries and to surrounding towns and villages every day.  The town services give you access to shopping,

restaurants, and activities all over the town while helping to keep your travel costs down with great value tickets!

With a Dumfries Town DayRider you can hop on and off all day with just one payment and one ticket! Our Dumfries & Galloway DayRider lets you go even further, with unlimited

travel across the larger region!

Buy your DayRider ticket online today! 

MegaRider discounted travel

Whether you’re commuting in Dumfries & Galloway every day, or you’re planning a mini break at one of the many historic and fun-filled parts of the

lowlands, then our MegaRiders give you cheap and reliable travel day in and day out.

With a 7-day Dumfries & Galloway MegaRider you can get 7 days of unlimited travel for the length of your stay and go to many sites in the region, including, Stranraer, Lockerbie,

Sanquhar and Kircudbright!

If you’re commuting regularly to work or university, then you can travel for great value everyday with our 4-week MegaRider tickets, that let you make a one-time payment and have

you covered with unlimited travel for the next four weeks!

Buy your MegaRider ticket online today! 

Flexible savings with a Flexi ticket 

With our Flexi tickets you’ll be able to get around Dumfries & Galloway whenever you want! Our Dumfries & Galloway Flexi tickets give you bundles of 5 or 10 day tickets to use

any time you want over 12 months, and let you make substantial savings when compared to normal adult DayRider fares.  Exclusively on the Stagecoach app!

Group up and travel for less with a Group ticket

Going out with your nearest and dearest? Our Group tickets let up to five people travel all day on the bus for a fraction of the standard adult fare! Perfect for heading to a tour of

Dumfries & Galloway’s many distilleries or taking the family out to one of the many attractions!

Our Dumfries Town Group DayRider lets you ALL travel at a discounted price! Travel all day without breaking the bank. Perfect for dinner plans, shopping sprees, and much more!

Buy your Group ticket online today!

Are you a student in West Scotland?

Are you a student in West Scotland? You can get up to 25% off normal adult ticket fares with your valid Student ID card.

If you travel into Glasgow every day to study, start saving now with student discounts!

Grab your tickets on the Stagecoach Bus App, show your student ID to the driver, and save your money for the next big night on the town!

Buy your student tickets here!

The simplest way to plan, track and buy  

Before you enjoy the city of Glasgow, download the Stagecoach Bus App.  

Our handy app has all you need in one place – bus tracking on our live map, journey planning, live bus information and mobile bus tickets.  

Ticket gifting is now available on our app, allowing you to buy a ticket for someone else and transfer it to another phone.  

Download the app today!