543 Greenock circular via Bridgend, Strone Farm

Operated by McGill's. First bus 06:40, last bus 22:10. 44 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:45, last 20:10. Fares: set by the operator — more.

Next towards Greenock from Nicolson Street (Stance 11): 18:40, 19:10, 19:40

Wanted a different 543? 1 other bus route is numbered 543 elsewhere in the UK — see every 543 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Runs towards Greenock · Sunday · 22 journeys
Stop 09:4510:1010:4011:1011:4012:1012:4013:1013:4014:1014:4015:1015:4016:1016:4017:1017:4018:1018:4019:1019:4020:10
Nicolson Street (Stance 11) 09:4510:1010:4011:1011:4012:1012:4013:1013:4014:1014:4015:1015:4016:1016:4017:1017:4018:1018:4019:1019:4020:10
St Lawrence Street (opp) ·10:1610:4611:1611:4612:1612:4613:1613:4614:1614:4615:1615:4616:1616:4617:1617:4618:1618:4619:1619:4620:16
Balfron Road (opp) 09:5610:2610:5611:2611:5612:2612:5613:2613:5614:2614:5615:2615:5616:2616:5617:2617:5618:2618:5619:2619:5620:26
St Lawrence Street (at) 10:0310:3311:0311:3312:0312:3313:0313:3314:0314:3315:0315:3316:0316:3317:0317:3318:0318:3319:0319:3320:0320:33
Nicolson Street (Stance 11) 10:0910:3911:0911:3912:0912:3913:0913:3914:0914:3915:0915:3916:0916:3917:0917:3918:0918:3919:0919:3920:0920:39

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.

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — McGill's sets the fares on the 543. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →

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 McGill's before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Boxing Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 543 bus?

The first 543 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 543 bus?

The last 543 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 543 bus cost?

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — McGill's sets the fares on the 543. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.

Who runs the 543 bus?

The 543 is operated by McGill's.

Timetable data from McGill's via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.