21 Paisley to Govan via Gallowhill, Renfrew
Operated by McGill's. Registered as running via Braehead Bus Station. First bus 06:15, last bus 22:40. 53 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:00, last 23:00. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 21? 59 other bus routes are numbered 21 elsewhere in the UK — see every 21 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 to Inchinnan opp.Bus Depot |
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| Gauze Street (after) | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
| Bute Avenue (At) | 09:10 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:10 | 16:10 | 17:10 | 18:10 | 19:10 | 20:10 | 21:10 | 22:10 | 23:10 |
| Old Greenock Road (opp) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 23:22 |
| Town Hall (at) | 09:16 | 10:16 | 11:16 | 12:16 | 13:16 | 14:16 | 15:16 | 16:16 | 17:16 | 18:16 | 19:16 | 20:16 | 21:16 | 22:16 | · |
| Bus Station (Stance 8) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Bus Station (Stance 4) | 09:25 | 10:25 | 11:25 | 12:25 | 13:25 | 14:25 | 15:25 | 16:25 | 17:25 | 18:25 | 19:25 | 20:25 | 21:25 | 22:25 | · |
| Bus Station (Stance 7) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Queen Elizabeth Hospitals (Stop 3) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Route map
All stops on route 21
21 towards Govan
All 43 stops
- Gauze Street (after) Paisley
- Niddry Street (before) Paisley
- Hamilton Street (Near) Paisley
- West College Scotland (at) Gallowhill
- West College Scotland (At) Gallowhill
- Mews Lane (opp) Gallowhill
- Turner Drive (after) Gallowhill
- Washington Road (after) Gallowhill
- Sandyford Road (At) Gallowhill
- Wright Street (At) Renfrew
- Nevis Road (At) Renfrew
- Clairinsh Gardens (At) Renfrew
- Staffa Avenue (opp) Renfrew
- Bute Avenue (At) Renfrew
- Newmains Road (After) Renfrew
- King George Playing Fields (opp) Renfrew
- St Andrews Road (Near) Renfrew
- Haining Road (Near) Renfrew
- Glebe Street (Near) Renfrew
- Fauldshead Road (before) Renfrew
- Robertson Park (at) Renfrew
- North Lodge Road (Opp) Blythswood
- Blythswood Retail Park (opp) Blythswood
- Sunart Avenue (at) Blythswood
- Inchinnan Bridge (after) Blythswood
- Old Greenock Road (opp) Inchinnan
- Town Hall (at) Renfrew
- Canal Street (Near) Renfrew
- Millburn Way (Opp) Renfrew
- Merlinford Drive (after) Renfrew
- Balfour Kilpatrick Renfrew
- Tirry Avenue (Opp) Renfrew
- Rocep Drive (At) Braehead Shopping Centre
- Bus Station (Stance 8) Braehead Shopping Centre
- Bus Station (Stance 4) Braehead Shopping Centre
- Bus Station (Stance 7) Braehead Shopping Centre
- Ikea (Opp) Braehead Shopping Centre
- Row Avenue (opp & after) Braehead Shopping Centre
- Shieldhall Roundabout (after) Shieldhall
- Bogmoor Road (opp & after) Shieldhall
- Bogmoor Place (Opp) Shieldhall
- Sewage Works (Opp) Shieldhall
- Queen Elizabeth Hospitals (Stop 3) Govan
21 towards Paisley
All 40 stops
- Old Greenock Road (after) Inchinnan
- Inchinnan Bridge (before) Blythswood
- Normandy Hotel (At) Blythswood
- North Lodge Road (At) Blythswood
- North Lodge (Near) Blythswood
- Queen Elizabeth Hospitals (Stop 1) Govan
- Sewage Works (At) Shieldhall
- Bogmoor Place (before) Shieldhall
- Bogmoor Road (before) Shieldhall
- Shieldhall Roundabout (before) Shieldhall
- Row Avenue (before) Braehead Shopping Centre
- Ikea (near) Braehead Shopping Centre
- Bus Station (Stance 4) Braehead Shopping Centre
- Old Govan Road (after) Braehead Shopping Centre
- Renfrew Road (Near) Braehead Shopping Centre
- Tirry Avenue (At) Renfrew
- Balfour Kilpatrick (opp) Renfrew
- Dean Park Road (before) Renfrew
- Millburn Way (Near) Renfrew
- Hairst Street (Near) Renfrew
- Hairst Street (after) Renfrew
- Glebe Street (At) Renfrew
- Oxford Road (opp) Renfrew
- St Andrews Road (Opp) Renfrew
- King George Playing Fields (at) Renfrew
- Newmains Road (Opp) Renfrew
- Lismore Avenue (after) Renfrew
- Staffa Avenue (before) Renfrew
- Clairinsh Gardens (opp) Renfrew
- Nevis Road (Opp) Renfrew
- Wright Street (opp) Renfrew
- Sandyford Road (Opp) Gallowhill
- Trident House (Opp) Gallowhill
- Dundonald Road (before) Gallowhill
- St Margarets Court (after) Gallowhill
- West College Scotland (Opp) Gallowhill
- West College Scotland (opp) Gallowhill
- Hamilton Street (Opp) Paisley
- Renfrewshire Council HQ (at) Paisley
- Gauze Street (after) Paisley
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 12 July 2026 Monday to Saturday.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0000015/356 · Changes in Strathclyde Partnership for Transport · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 21 bus?
The first 21 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 21 bus?
The last 21 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 21 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — McGill's sets the fares on the 21. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 21 bus?
The 21 is operated by McGill's.
Timetable data from McGill's via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PM0000015/356. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.