Getting about in the Glenkens
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Galloway Community Transport
Galloway Community Transport (GCT) is a not-for-profit, community transport provider based in New Galloway and operating throughout Kirkcudbrightshire and further afield. It is a subsidiary of Glenkens Community & Arts Trust.
It provides:
regular bus services;
minibus-based community transport services;
a car-based patient transport service ;
an electric car for small group journeys;
Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS) training courses for new drivers.
Book your tickets here:
GCT REGULAR SERVICES (click to enlarge)
GK2 Service to Castle Douglas (click to enlarge).
Bus Timetables
Please note that as of 7th August 2025, there have been a number of changes to bus operators and routes. Please check the D&G Council website for up-to-date timetables before you intend to travel.
The key bus services in the area are route numbers-
515 Castle Douglas - Laurieston - Mossdale
520 Castle Douglas - Carsphairn
521 Laurieston - New Galloway - Dumfries
See the Dumfries and Galloway Council website for the latest timetables.
Plan your public transport journey using Traveline Scotland -
Train Services
While there are no train stations within The Glenkens, the nearest stations can be found at: Barrhill, Girvan, Maybole, Ayr, New Cumnock, Sanquhar and Dumfries.
Liftshare
Reduce your CO2 emissions and take miles off of our roads by using Liftshare.
D&G VOST
During emergencies or major incidents, Dumfries & Galloway VOST (Virtual Operations Support Team) will provide real time updates via social media.
Traffic & Road Works
Filling stations
Dalry has a 24 hour service station for Unleaded and Diesel.
The next nearest filling stations are:
Jet, Dalmellington (Ayr Road),
Dalwhat Garage, Moniaive (High Street)
Crown Filling Station, Castle Douglas (Queen Street).
Dumfries and Galloway Gritter Tracker
Find out which roads have been gritted during winter months.