496 Craignure to Fionnphort via Beach, Bunessan
Operated by West Coast Motors. Registered as running via Lochbuie, Bunessan. First bus 11:20, last bus 17:00. 2 journeys on Tuesdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:20, last 17:00. Fares: adult single £2.00 — more.
Wanted a different 496? 7 other bus routes are numbered 496 elsewhere in the UK — see every 496 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Ferry Terminal (at) | 17:00 |
| Road End (opp) | 17:05 |
| Lochbuie Crossroads (at) | 17:13 |
| Road End (at) | 17:24 |
| Crossroads (after) | 17:35 |
| Community Centre (at) | 17:43 |
| Road End (at) | 17:55 |
| Argyll Arms Hotel (at) | 18:07 |
| Post Office (at) | 18:20 |
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 496
Adult single £2.00 · Adult return £4.50 to £14.60 · Child single £1.40 to £4.60 · Child return £2.60 to £8.30
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.00 | Lochbuie Xrds | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.00 | £2.00 | Kinloch X Rds | |||||
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Pennyghael | ||||
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Beach | |||
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Bunessan | ||
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Fionnphort | |
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Craignure |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Lochdon.
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 496
West Coast Motors publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child Single · Adult Day Return · Child Day Return
…and 3 more tickets 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: Boxing Day, 27 December and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 496
496 towards Fionnphort
All 9 stops
- Ferry Terminal (at) Craignure
- Road End (opp) Lochdonhead
- Lochbuie Crossroads (at) Strathcoil
- Road End (at) Ishriff
- Crossroads (after) Kinloch
- Community Centre (at) Pennyghael
- Road End (at) Beach
- Argyll Arms Hotel (at) Bunessan
- Post Office (at) Fionnphort
496 towards Craignure
All 9 stops
- Ferry Terminal (at) Fionnphort
- Fire Station Bunessan
- Road End (opp) Beach
- Community Centre (opp) Pennyghael
- Crossroads (before) Kinloch
- Road End (opp) Ishriff
- Lochbuie Crossroads (opp) Strathcoil
- Road End (at) Lochdonhead
- Ferry Terminal (at) Craignure
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 27 March 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 20 October 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 5 May 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 21 October 2024 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 18 September 2024 Craignure → Fionnphort
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Argyll and Bute Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0000019/154 · Changes in Argyll & Bute Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 496 bus?
The first 496 departure on Tuesdays leaves at 11:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 496 bus?
The last 496 on Tuesdays leaves its first stop at 17:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 496 bus cost?
West Coast Motors' published fares on the 496: adult single £2.00, adult return £4.50 to £14.60, child single £1.40 to £4.60, child return £2.60 to £8.30. The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — West Coast Motors sets the fares on the 496. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 496 bus?
The 496 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 PM0000019/154. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.