Buses in Hightae
The main bus serving Hightae is McCalls Coaches service 117. It runs between Lockerbie and Dumfries, stopping right in the village – handy for shopping, appointments or a day out.
Service 117 Timetable – Hightae Stop Times
Monday to Saturday only. No Sunday service. The bus stops at the shelter near the war memorial in Hightae.
TS = Tuesday & Saturday only
NTS = Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
| Direction | Departure from Hightae | Service Days |
|---|---|---|
| Lockerbie → Hightae → Dumfries | 09:15 | TS – Tuesday & Saturday only |
| 10:11 | NTS – Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | |
| 11:41 | NTS – Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | |
| Dumfries → Hightae → Lockerbie | 09:15 | NTS – Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri |
| 11:44 | TS – Tuesday & Saturday only | |
| 13:49 | NTS – Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Where the bus goes next from Hightae
→ Dumfries direction
- ~10 min Dalton
- ~14 min Carrutherstown
- ~30-35 min Dumfries (Loreburne Centre / Whitesands)
Some services skip Dalton & Carrutherstown – check the full timetable.
→ Lockerbie direction
- ~5 min Lochmaben
- ~15 min Templand / Millhousebridge
- ~25-30 min Lockerbie Tesco
Times taken directly from the 2026 timetable. Services can change – always double-check before you travel, especially around school holidays or bank holidays.
Hightae Bus Shelter
The main stop for service 117 is the shelter right next to the war memorial in the centre of the village. You can’t miss it – it’s the one with the timetable and the bench.
Contact McCalls Coaches – in case the bus doesn’t show
Main office
01576 204309
01387 810261
Mon–Fri 9:30am–3:00pm
enquiries@mccallscoaches.com
Out-of-hours emergency numbers
Mairi – 07885 251589
Kirstin – 07525 834423
Voicemail available on both numbers.
Useful Tips
- Exact stop: War Memorial shelter in the centre of Hightae.
- Buy tickets on the bus (cash or contactless). Concession passes and Dumfries & Galloway Council bus passes are accepted.
- Timetables can change. The numbers above are the quickest way to check or report a missed bus.