501 Lochailort to Mallaig via Arisaig, Morar
Operated by Shiel Buses. First bus 07:55, last bus 16:00. 20 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 501? 16 other bus routes are numbered 501 elsewhere in the UK — see every 501 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:55 | 08:02 | 09:45 | 10:55 | 11:30 | 12:55 | 13:17 | 14:30 | 15:20 | 15:52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel (o/s) | 07:55 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Post Office (opp) | 08:15 | 08:02 | · | · | 11:30 | · | · | 14:30 | · | · |
| Cnoc na Faire Hotel (at) | · | 08:05 | · | · | 11:35 | · | · | 14:33 | · | · |
| Hotel (o/s) | · | 08:20 | 09:45 | · | 11:45 | · | · | 14:45 | · | · |
| High School (at) | 08:27 | 08:27 | 09:52 | · | 11:52 | · | 13:17 | · | · | 15:52 |
| Lovat Terrace | 08:29 | 08:28 | 09:53 | 10:55 | 11:53 | 12:55 | 13:18 | 14:50 | 15:20 | 15:53 |
| Boatyard | 08:30 | 08:30 | 09:55 | 10:55 | 11:55 | 12:55 | 13:20 | 14:55 | 15:25 | 15:55 |
| King's Way (at) | 08:37 | 08:37 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 15:30 | 16:00 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off and where it finishes — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. 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.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on — they come from the operator’s own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Mallaig: 7 journeys, first 07:55 towards Lochailort: 8 journeys, first 08:50
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Mallaig: 7 journeys, first 07:55 towards Lochailort: 7 journeys, first 08:50
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Mallaig: 7 journeys, first 07:55 towards Lochailort: 7 journeys, first 08:50
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Mallaig: 7 journeys, first 07:55 towards Lochailort: 7 journeys, first 08:50
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Mallaig: 7 journeys, first 07:55 towards Lochailort: 8 journeys, first 08:50
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 4 January 2027 towards Mallaig: 7 journeys, first 07:55 towards Lochailort: 7 journeys, first 08:50
Route map
All stops on route 501
501 towards Mallaig
All 16 stops
- Hotel (o/s) Lochailort
- Station (opp) Beasdale
- Road End (at) Arisaig
- Clanranald Place (opp) Arisaig
- Post Office (opp) Arisaig
- Cnoc na Faire Hotel (at) Arisaig
- Hotel (o/s) Morar
- Morar Motors (o/s) Morar
- Fank Brae (opp) Mallaig
- High School (at) Mallaig
- Lovat Terrace Mallaig
- Boatyard Mallaig
- Cameron Avenue (SW-bound) Mallaig
- Fire Station (opp) Mallaig
- Ard Mhor (opp) Mallaig
- King's Way (at) Mallaig
501 towards Lochailort
All 14 stops
- King's Way (at) Mallaig
- Fire Station Mallaig
- Cameron Avenue (before) Mallaig
- Boatyard (opp) Mallaig
- Lovat Terrace (opp) Mallaig
- High School (at) Mallaig
- Primary School (o/s) Morar
- Station (o/s) Morar
- Cnoc na Faire Hotel (opp) Arisaig
- Post Office (o/s) Arisaig
- Clanranald Place (at) Arisaig
- Road End (opp) Arisaig
- Station Beasdale
- Hotel (opp) Lochailort
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 501 bus?
The first 501 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 501 bus?
The last 501 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 501 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Shiel Buses sets the fares on the 501. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 501 bus?
The 501 is operated by Shiel Buses.
Timetable data from Shiel Buses via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.