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How to get from Dumfries to Wigtown by bus?

By bus

To get from Dumfries to Wigtown in Wigtown, take the 500 bus from Whitesands, Dumfries station to Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart station. Next, take the 415 bus from Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart station to North Main St, Wigtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 500500
Bus - 415415
Walk to Wigtown
Leaves from Whitesands, Dumfries

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitesands, Dumfries
    ID 680000001505
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Stranraer
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart
    ID 680000037111
    95 min
  • 4
    Bus - 415415
    Wait for bus
    415
    Port William
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Main St, Wigtown
    ID 680000296222
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to Wigtown
    Walk to
    Wigtown
    Bank Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dumfries to Wigtown

The distance between Dumfries, Wigtown and Wigtown, Wigtown is approximately 55.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dumfries to Wigtown by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wigtown – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Dumfries

Dumfries is located at Dumfries, Wigtown and the nearest public transport station is Burns Statue, Dumfries.

Bus stations close to Dumfries:

  • Burns Statue, Dumfries
  • Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
  • Academy Street, Dumfries

Public transport stations close to Wigtown, Wigtown

Wigtown is located at Bank Street, Wigtown and the nearest public transport station is North Main St, Wigtown.

Bus stations close to Wigtown:

  • North Main St, Wigtown
  • Primary, Wigtown

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to Wigtown?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 500, Bus line 415.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Wigtown?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dumfries to Wigtown?

    The 500 bus line goes from Whitesands, Dumfries station near Dumfries in Scotland to Stranraer station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Stranraer station near Wigtown in Wigtown.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dumfries to Wigtown by bus?

    The total travel time between Dumfries in Scotland and Wigtown in Wigtown by bus is about 2 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dumfries to get to Wigtown?

    Get on the 500 bus from the Whitesands, Dumfries stop near Dumfries in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dumfries and Wigtown?

    Get off the bus at the Stranraer stop, which is closest to Wigtown in Wigtown.

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