Following the launch of the new network on 7 August and the award of 45 long-term contracts to local operators, several adjustments have now been introduced to improve connections and address timing issues.
Among the latest changes:
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Service 372 (Dumfries to Dalbeattie) has reintroduced Southerness as a regular stop on both morning and afternoon journeys, Monday to Saturday. The morning route now includes stops at Kirkbean and Southerness en route to Sandyhills and Dalbeattie. The afternoon service includes a scheduled layover at Southerness from 16:25 to 17:01, before continuing toward Dumfries via Carsethorn and Kirkbean.
- Service 500 (Dumfries to Stranraer) departing Stranraer at 06:20 has been adjusted and now leaves at 06:10, Monday to Saturday. This adjustment resolves previous timing and connection issues and allows the bus to serve Lochfoot and Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. In addition, it will now connect with the 101 departing Dumfries Whitesands at 08:45, which serves Barony College.
Updated timetables are available on the council’s website at www.dumfriesandgalloway.gov.uk/timetables.
These and other recent service improvements have been made in direct response to passenger feedback. We strongly encourage passengers to continue sharing their views on what’s working well or where further improvements could be made, by completing the feedback form: https://forms.office.com/e/7XZgLa2KbF.
A regularly updated Q and A is also available, providing answers to common questions and helping passengers stay informed about service changes.