21 Paisley ↔ Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
Operated by McGill's. First bus 06:15, last bus 22:40. 53 journeys on weekdays.
💷 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 travels free →
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
towards Queen Elizabeth University Hospital · Monday to Friday towards Queen Elizabeth University Hospital · Saturday towards Queen Elizabeth University Hospital · Sunday towards Paisley · Monday to Friday towards Paisley · Saturday towards Paisley · Sunday
| Gauze Street (after) | 06:40 | 07:20 | 07:45 | 08:30 | 09:15 | 09:45 | 10:15 | 10:45 | 11:15 | 11:45 | 12:15 | 12:44 | 13:14 | 13:44 | 14:14 | 14:44 | 15:30 | 16:20 | 17:10 | 18:00 | 18:40 | 19:10 | 19:40 | 20:40 | 21:40 | 22:40 |
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| Bute Avenue (At) | 06:50 | 07:30 | 07:57 | 08:47 | 09:28 | 09:58 | 10:28 | 10:58 | 11:28 | 11:58 | 12:28 | 12:58 | 13:28 | 13:58 | 14:28 | 14:58 | 15:44 | 16:36 | 17:26 | 18:13 | 18:52 | 19:20 | 19:50 | 20:50 | 21:50 | 22:50 |
| Old Greenock Road (opp) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 19:32 | · | · | · | · |
| Town Hall (at) | 06:56 | 07:36 | 08:04 | 08:57 | 09:35 | 10:05 | 10:35 | 11:05 | 11:35 | 12:05 | 12:35 | 13:06 | 13:36 | 14:06 | 14:36 | 15:08 | 15:54 | 16:44 | 17:34 | 18:20 | 18:58 | · | 19:56 | 20:56 | 21:56 | 22:56 |
| Bus Station (Stance 8) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 16:53 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Bus Station (Stance 7) | 07:05 | 07:45 | 08:13 | 09:06 | 09:44 | 10:14 | 10:44 | 11:14 | 11:44 | 12:14 | 12:44 | 13:15 | 13:45 | 14:15 | 14:45 | 15:17 | 16:03 | · | 17:42 | 18:28 | 19:07 | · | 20:05 | 21:05 | 22:05 | · |
| Bus Station (Stance 4) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Queen Elizabeth Hospitals (Stop 3) | · | · | 08:21 | 09:14 | 09:52 | 10:22 | 10:52 | 11:22 | 11:52 | 12:22 | 12:52 | 13:23 | 13:53 | 14:23 | 14:53 | 15:26 | 16:12 | 17:02 | 17:52 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
Route map
All stops on route 21
21 towards Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
- 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 7) Braehead Shopping Centre
- Bus Station (Stance 4) 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
- 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 history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 12 Jul 2026 From: Paisley, Smithhills Street To: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Via: Braehead Bus Station Name or No.: 21 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 12 July 2026 Other details: Monday to Saturday.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. 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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.