491 Rothesay to Rothesay, Guildford Square, opp harbourside
Operated by West Coast Motors. First bus 09:15, last bus 17:15. 8 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 — more.
Wanted a different 491? 5 other bus routes are numbered 491 elsewhere in the UK — see every 491 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:15 | 10:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 14:15 | 15:15 | 17:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford Square (W-bound) | 09:15 | 10:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 14:15 | 15:15 | 17:15 |
| Blain Terrace (at) | 09:18 | 10:18 | 11:19 | 12:19 | 13:18 | 14:18 | 15:19 | 17:19 |
| Robertson Drive (at) | 09:23 | 10:23 | 11:24 | 12:24 | 13:23 | 14:23 | 15:24 | 17:24 |
| Ministers Brae junction (before) | 09:26 | 10:26 | 11:27 | 12:27 | 13:26 | 14:26 | 15:27 | 17:27 |
| Rothesay Academy Joint Campus (at) | 09:29 | 10:29 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:29 | 14:29 | 15:30 | 17:30 |
| Foley Road (opp) | 09:32 | 10:32 | 11:33 | 12:33 | 13:32 | 14:32 | 15:33 | 17:33 |
| Guildford Square (W-bound) | 09:37 | 10:37 | 11:38 | 12:38 | 13:37 | 14:37 | 15:38 | 17:38 |
| Blain Terrace (at) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Robertson Drive (at) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Guildford Square (W-bound) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Ministers Brae junction (before) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Rothesay Academy Joint Campus (at) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.
Fares on the 491
Adult single £2.00 · Child single £1.20 to £1.30
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.00 | Ballochgoy | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.00 | £2.00 | Barone Road | |||
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Ritz | ||
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Joint Campus | |
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Bush, Foley Road |
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 491
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 Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 30 November 2026 towards Rothesay, Guildford Square, opp harbourside: 11 journeys, first 08:12
- Sunday, 27 December 2026 towards Rothesay, Guildford Square, opp harbourside: 4 journeys, first 10:25
- Monday, 4 January 2027 towards Rothesay, Guildford Square, opp harbourside: 1 journey, first 15:15
Route map
All stops on route 491
491 towards Rothesay, Guildford Square, opp harbourside
All 33 stops
- Guildford Square (W-bound) Rothesay
- St Johns Hall (opp) Rothesay
- Gowanfield Place (before) Rothesay
- St Brides Road (at) Rothesay
- Blain Terrace (at) Rothesay
- Prospect Terrace (before) Rothesay
- Bowling Club (nr) Rothesay
- Bridgend Street (before) Rothesay
- St Andrews Church (nr) 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
- Wallace Avenue (at) Rothesay
- Foley Road (opp) Rothesay
- Foley Road (after) Rothesay
- Foley Park (after) Rothesay
- Glebe Terrace (after) Rothesay
- The Ritz (at) Rothesay
- Watergate (after) Rothesay
- Guildford Square (W-bound) Rothesay
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 22 June 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 28 March 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 15 August 2022 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 25 March 2022 To amend Timetable.
- Expired effective 26 October 2020 To amend Timetable.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Argyll & Bute Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0000019/68 · Changes in Argyll & Bute Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 491 bus?
The first 491 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 491 bus?
The last 491 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 491 bus cost?
West Coast Motors' published fares on the 491: adult single £2.00, child single £1.20 to £1.30. The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — West Coast Motors sets the fares on the 491. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 491 bus?
The 491 is operated by West Coast Motors.
Timetable data from West Coast Motors via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PM0000019/68. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.