Bus from Greenock to Skelmorlie
4 direct routes · 23–35 min · first bus 05:40, last bus 23:21 (weekdays).
Next buses to Skelmorlie as of 07:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Greenock, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901 | McGill's | ~35 min | 26 | Sat 25 · Sun 12 | 05:40 | 19:10 | West Stewart Street (Stance 4) | Waters Edge (Opp) | Gourock, Inverkip & Wemyss Bay |
| 906 | McGill's | ~26 min | 25 | Sat 25 · Sun 11 | 06:06 | 19:26 | Union Street (before) | Waters Edge (Opp) | Inverkip & Wemyss Bay |
| 578 | McGill's | ~29 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 20:09 | 23:21 | Union Street (before) | Waters Edge (Opp) | Inverkip & Wemyss Bay |
| 906X | McGill's | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 18:00 | 18:00 | Well Park (opp) | Waters Edge (Opp) | Inverkip & Wemyss Bay |
Times are for the first boarding point in Greenock 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 901 bus, 906 bus or 578 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Greenock to Skelmorlie?
4 routes run directly from Greenock to Skelmorlie: the 901 (McGill's), the 906 (McGill's), the 578 (McGill's), the 906X (McGill's). The most frequent is the 901, 26 times each weekday — board at West Stewart Street (Stance 4) and get off at Waters Edge (Opp), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Greenock to Skelmorlie?
Between 23 minutes on the 906X and 35 on the 901, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Gourock, Inverkip, Wemyss Bay on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Greenock to Skelmorlie?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:40 and the last around 23:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Greenock to Skelmorlie?
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.