496 Craignure, A849, At Ferry Terminal ↔ Fionnphort, A849, At Post Office

Operated by West Coast Motors. First bus 04:55, last bus 17:00. 4 journeys on weekdays.

💷 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 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 Fionnphort, A849, At Post Office · Monday to Friday towards Fionnphort, A849, At Post Office · Saturday towards Fionnphort, A849, At Post Office · Sunday towards Craignure, A849, At Ferry Terminal · Monday to Friday towards Craignure, A849, At Ferry Terminal · Saturday towards Craignure, A849, At Ferry Terminal · Sunday
496 towards Fionnphort, A849, At Post Office — Monday to Friday (2 journeys)
Ferry Terminal (at) 04:5517:00
Road End (opp) 05:0017:05
Lochbuie Crossroads (at) 05:0817:13
Road End (at) 05:1917:24
Crossroads (after) 05:3017:35
Community Centre (at) 05:3817:43
Road End (at) 05:5017:55
Argyll Arms Hotel (at) 06:0218:07
Post Office (at) 06:1518:20

Route map

All stops on route 496

496 towards Fionnphort, A849, At Post Office

  1. Ferry Terminal (at) Craignure
  2. Road End (opp) Lochdonhead
  3. Lochbuie Crossroads (at) Strathcoil
  4. Road End (at) Ishriff
  5. Crossroads (after) Kinloch
  6. Community Centre (at) Pennyghael
  7. Road End (at) Beach
  8. Argyll Arms Hotel (at) Bunessan
  9. Post Office (at) Fionnphort

496 towards Craignure, A849, At Ferry Terminal

  1. Ferry Terminal (at) Fionnphort
  2. Fire Station Bunessan
  3. Road End (opp) Beach
  4. Community Centre (opp) Pennyghael
  5. Crossroads (before) Kinloch
  6. Road End (opp) Ishriff
  7. Lochbuie Crossroads (opp) Strathcoil
  8. Road End (at) Lochdonhead
  9. Ferry Terminal (at) Craignure

Towns & areas on this route

CraignureBunessanFionnphortStrathcoilKinlochLochdonheadPennyghaelIshriffBeach

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 496 bus?

The first 496 departure on weekdays leaves at 04:55 (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 weekdays 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?

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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.