518 Greenock to Larkfield via Branchton, Braeside

Operated by McGill's. First bus 07:17, last bus 17:45. 40 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.

Next towards Larkfield from Stance 8 (at): tomorrow 07:43

Next towards Greenock from Wellyard Wynd (before): tomorrow 07:25

Timetable

Ends at Braeside unless marked “to …” · Monday to Friday · 20 journeys
Stop 07:4308:1608:4909:2209:5510:2510:5511:2511:5512:2512:5513:2513:5514:2514:5815:3116:0416:3717:1017:45 to Earnhill Road
Stance 8 (at) 07:4308:1608:4909:2209:5510:2510:5511:2511:5512:2512:5513:2513:5514:2514:5815:3116:0416:3717:1017:45
Wellyard Wynd (before) 07:5808:3109:0409:3710:0910:3911:0911:3912:0912:3913:0913:3914:0914:4015:1315:4616:1916:5217:2518:00
Industrial Estate (before) ···················18:07

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — 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.

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — McGill's sets the fares on the 518. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →

Route map

All stops on route 518

518 towards Larkfield

All 23 stops
  1. Stance 8 (at) Greenock
  2. Brisbane Street (opp) Greenock
  3. South Street (opp) Greenock
  4. Brachelston Street (at) Greenock
  5. Old Inverkip Road (after) Greenock
  6. Rankin Court (at) Gateside
  7. Greenock Library (at) Gateside
  8. Inverkip Road (opp 174) Greenock
  9. Neil Street (opp) Branchton
  10. Branchton Station Branchton
  11. Auchmead Road (opp) Branchton
  12. Burns Road (at) Braeside
  13. Glencairn Road (opp) Braeside
  14. Braeside Road (at 4) Braeside
  15. Wellyard Wynd (before) Braeside
  16. Davaar Road (before) Braeside
  17. Burns Road (before) Braeside
  18. Lothian Road (after) Greenock
  19. Cambridge Road (opp) Greenock
  20. Cumberland Road (at) Larkfield
  21. Fife Road (before) Larkfield
  22. Earnhill Place (opp) Larkfield
  23. Industrial Estate (before) Larkfield

518 towards Greenock

All 21 stops
  1. Factory (at) Greenock
  2. Fife Road (opp) Greenock
  3. Deveron Road (before) Greenock
  4. Cambridge Road (after) Larkfield
  5. Braeside Road (at 4) Braeside
  6. Wellyard Wynd (before) Braeside
  7. Davaar Road (before) Braeside
  8. Burns Road (before) Braeside
  9. Carrick Lane (at) Braeside
  10. Glencairn Road (at) Braeside
  11. Burns Road (opp) Braeside
  12. Auchmead Road (after) Branchton
  13. Branchton Station (opp) Branchton
  14. Neil Street (at) Branchton
  15. Inverkip Road (at 162) Greenock
  16. Florence Street (at) Gateside
  17. Rankin Court (opp) Gateside
  18. Bow Road (before) Greenock
  19. Finnart Street (before) Greenock
  20. Ardgowan Street (at) Greenock
  21. Stance 8 (at) Greenock

Service registration & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0000015/326 · Changes in Strathclyde Partnership for Transport · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

GreenockGatesideBranchtonLarkfieldBraeside

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 518 bus?

The first 518 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:17 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 518 bus?

The last 518 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 518 bus cost?

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — McGill's sets the fares on the 518. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.

Who runs the 518 bus?

The 518 is operated by McGill's.

Timetable data from McGill's via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PM0000015/326. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.