56 Portree Somerled Square ↔ Lonmore
Operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. First bus 06:54, last bus 17:40. 19 journeys on weekdays.
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.
| Somerled Square (at) | · | 08:00 | 10:15 | 13:10 | · | 13:20 | · | 15:50 | 17:40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School (o/s) | · | · | · | 13:20 | 13:20 | · | 15:50 | · | · |
| Co-Op (nr) | · | 08:03 | 10:18 | 13:23 | · | 13:23 | · | 15:53 | 17:43 |
| Skeabost Hotel (opp) | · | 08:13 | 10:30 | 13:35 | 13:35 | 13:35 | 16:05 | 16:05 | 17:55 |
| Post Office (opp) | · | 08:18 | 10:35 | 13:40 | 13:45 | 13:40 | 16:15 | 16:10 | 18:00 |
| Church (opp) | · | · | 10:40 | 13:45 | · | 13:45 | · | 16:15 | 18:05 |
| Primary School (at) | · | · | 10:43 | 13:50 | · | 13:48 | · | 16:18 | 18:08 |
| Fairy Bridge Road End (opp) | · | · | 10:50 | 13:58 | · | 13:55 | · | 16:25 | 18:15 |
| Castle (at) | · | · | 10:59 | · | · | 14:04 | · | · | · |
| Hotel (o/s) | · | · | 11:02 | 14:03 | · | 14:07 | · | 16:33 | 18:23 |
| Church (opp) | 06:54 | · | 11:07 | 14:08 | · | 14:12 | · | 16:36 | 18:26 |
| Boreraig Road End (opp) | 07:10 | · | · | 14:22 | · | · | · | · | · |
| Post Box (at) | 07:25 | · | · | 14:41 | · | · | · | · | · |
Route map
All stops on route 56
56 towards Lonmore
- Somerled Square (at) Portree
- High School (o/s) Portree
- Co-Op (opp) Portree
- Dental Surgery (nr) Portree
- Co-Op (nr) Portree
- Sluggans Industrial Estate (opp) Portree
- Drumuie Road End (at) Borve
- Road End (opp) Borve
- A87 Junction (after) Borve
- Tote Shelter (opp) Bernisdale
- Skeabost Hotel (opp) Bernisdale
- Inbhir Torra (opp) Bernisdale
- Post Office (opp) Bernisdale
- Kildonan Road End (opp) Arnisort
- Church (opp) Arnisort
- Primary School (at) Edinbane
- Fairy Bridge Road End (opp) Dunvegan
- Castle (at) Dunvegan
- Hotel (o/s) Dunvegan
- Museum (opp) Dunvegan
- Church (opp) Lonmore
- Folk Museum (at) Colbost
- Post Box (at) Skinidin
- Boreraig Road End (opp) Colbost
- Post Office (o/s) Glendale
- Post Box (at) Milovaig
56 towards Portree Somerled Square
- Lower Milovaig Road End (at) Milovaig
- Boreraig Road End (at) Colbost
- Folk Museum (opp) Colbost
- Post Box (opp) Skinidin
- Kingsbrae (opp) Dunvegan
- Munro Place (opp) Lonmore
- Hotel (o/s) Dunvegan
- Museum (opp) Dunvegan
- Castle (at) Dunvegan
- Kilmuir Road End (opp) Dunvegan
- Fairy Bridge Road End (at) Dunvegan
- Primary School (at) Edinbane
- Upper Edinbane Road End (at) Edinbane
- Fanks Road End (at) Arnisort
- Kildonan Road End (at) Arnisort
- Church (o/s) Arnisort
- Treaslane Road End (at) Bernisdale
- Post Office (o/s) Bernisdale
- Glenbernisdale Junction (opp) Bernisdale
- Skeabost Hotel (at) Bernisdale
- Prabost Junction (at) Peinmore
- A87 Junction (before) Borve
- Road End (at) Borve
- Drumuie Road End (opp) Borve
- Co-Op (o/s) Portree
- Sluggans Industrial Estate (nr) Portree
- High School (o/s) Portree
- Dental Surgery (nr) Portree
- Co-Op (nr) Portree
- Somerled Square (at) Portree
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 31 Aug 2026 Operating between Stirling Bus Station and Cowie Post Office given service number 56 / 56A effective from 31 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 56 bus?
The first 56 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:54 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 56 bus?
The last 56 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 56 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach Bluebird sets the fares on the 56. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 56 bus?
The 56 is operated by Stagecoach Bluebird.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.