Bus from Carloway to Shawbost
3 direct routes · 10–17 min · first bus 08:28, last bus 20:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shawbost as of 04:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Carloway, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2 | Hebridean Transport | ~13 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 10:35 | 16:45 | Bridge (N-bound) | Old School (at) | Dalmore & Dalbeg |
| W2A | Murdo MacIver | ~17 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 08:28 | 08:28 | Bridge (N-bound) | Old School (at) | Dalmore & Dalbeg |
| W2 | Galson Motors | ~10 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 20:35 | 20:35 | Bridge (N-bound) | Old School (at) | Dalmore & Dalbeg |
Times are for the first boarding point in Carloway on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every W2 bus or W2A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Carloway to Shawbost?
3 routes run directly from Carloway to Shawbost: the W2 (Hebridean Transport), the W2A (Murdo MacIver), the W2 (Galson Motors). The most frequent is the W2, twice each weekday — board at Bridge (N-bound) and get off at Old School (at), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Carloway to Shawbost?
Between 10 minutes on the W2 and 17 on the W2A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Dalmore, Dalbeg on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Carloway to Shawbost?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:28 and the last around 20:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carloway to Shawbost?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.