488 Rothesay circular via Craigmore
Operated by West Coast Motors. First bus 08:38, last bus 14:55. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 — more.
Wanted a different 488? 5 other bus routes are numbered 488 elsewhere in the UK — see every 488 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 14:55 |
|---|---|
| Guildford Square (E-bound) | 14:55 |
| Rothesay Academy Joint Campus (at) | 15:10 |
| Victoria Hospital Annexe (opp) | 15:11 |
| Gowanfield Terrace (nr) | 15:15 |
| Glebe Terrace (opp) | 15:21 |
| Roseland Caravan Park (opp) | 15:22 |
| Ardencraig Lane (opp) | 15:27 |
| Suardale (opp) | 15:32 |
| Guildford Square (W-bound) | 15:35 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.
Fares on the 488
Adult single £2.00 · Child single £1.20 to £1.60
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.00 | Eden Drive, Golf Club | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.00 | £2.00 | Holiday Camp | ||||||
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Canada Hill | |||||
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Crichton Rd at Fauldtrees Rd | ||||
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Ardencraig Gardens | |||
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Ritz | ||
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | St Andrews Primary | |
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Joint Campus |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Rothesay, Guildford Square.
Craig of Campbeltown Ltd's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 23 March 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with West Coast Motors before you travel.
Tickets on the 488
West Coast Motors publishes singles on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child Single
…and 1 more ticket on this route.
Ticket types come from West Coast Motors' own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 5 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with West Coast Motors.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with West Coast Motors before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and 4 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 488
488 towards Rothesay
All 25 stops
- Guildford Square (E-bound) Rothesay
- High Street (before) Rothesay
- Ministers Brae junction (before) Rothesay
- Victoria Hospital (at) Rothesay
- Cemetery (opp) Rothesay
- Rothesay Academy Joint Campus (at) Rothesay
- Victoria Hospital Annexe (opp) Rothesay
- Cemetery (at) Rothesay
- Victoria Hospital (opp) Rothesay
- Swimming Pool (nr) Rothesay
- The Ritz (at) Rothesay
- Mill Street (before) Rothesay
- King's Mill (at) Rothesay
- Gowanfield Terrace (opp) Rothesay
- Gowanfield Terrace (nr) Rothesay
- King's Mill (opp) Rothesay
- Mill Street (after) Rothesay
- Ministers Brae junction (before) Rothesay
- Glebe Terrace (opp) Rothesay
- Roseland Caravan Park (opp) Rothesay
- Ardencraig Lane (opp) Craigmore
- Suardale (opp) Rothesay
- Beattie Court (before) Rothesay
- The Boathouse Rothesay
- Guildford Square (W-bound) Rothesay
488 inbound
All 31 stops
- Guildford Square (E-bound) Rothesay
- The Boathouse (opp) Rothesay
- Beattie Court (opp) Rothesay
- Suardale (at) Rothesay
- Ardencraig Lane (at) Craigmore
- Roseland Caravan Park (at) Rothesay
- Foley Park (after) Rothesay
- Glebe Terrace (after) Rothesay
- The Ritz (at) Rothesay
- Mill Street (before) Rothesay
- King's Mill (at) Rothesay
- Gowanfield Terrace (opp) Rothesay
- Waverley Avenue (nr) Rothesay
- Caledonia Walk (opp) Rothesay
- Robertson Drive (at) Rothesay
- Caledonia Walk (at) Rothesay
- Waverley Avenue (opp) Rothesay
- Gowanfield Terrace (nr) Rothesay
- King's Mill (opp) Rothesay
- Mill Street (after) Rothesay
- Ministers Brae junction (before) Rothesay
- Victoria Hospital (at) Rothesay
- Cemetery (opp) Rothesay
- Rothesay Academy Joint Campus (at) Rothesay
- Victoria Hospital Annexe (opp) Rothesay
- Cemetery (at) Rothesay
- Victoria Hospital (opp) Rothesay
- Swimming Pool (nr) Rothesay
- The Ritz (at) Rothesay
- Watergate (after) Rothesay
- Guildford Square (W-bound) Rothesay
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 488 bus?
The first 488 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:38 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 488 bus?
The last 488 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 14:55. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 488 bus cost?
West Coast Motors' published fares on the 488: adult single £2.00, child single £1.20 to £1.60. The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — West Coast Motors sets the fares on the 488. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 488 bus?
The 488 is operated by West Coast Motors.
Timetable data from West Coast Motors via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.