578 Greenock to Largs via Branchton, Skelmorlie
Operated by McGill's. Registered as running via Upper Skelmorlie. First bus 20:08, last bus 00:06. 6 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 578? 1 other bus route is numbered 578 elsewhere in the UK — see every 578 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 20:08 | 21:44 | 23:20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stewart Street (Stance 3) | 20:08 | 21:44 | 23:20 |
| Branchton Station | 20:16 | 21:52 | 23:28 |
| Glebe Road (opp) | 20:25 | 22:01 | 23:37 |
| Harbourside (opp) | 20:28 | 22:04 | 23:40 |
| Wemyss Bay Station (opp) | 20:33 | 22:09 | 23:45 |
| Beithglass Avenue (Near) | 20:37 | 22:13 | 23:49 |
| Crawford Street (at) | 20:52 | 22:28 | 00:04 |
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.
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.
Route map
All stops on route 578
578 towards Largs
All 50 stops
- West Stewart Street (Stance 3) Greenock
- Union Street (before) Greenock
- Kelly Street (at) Greenock
- Brisbane Street (opp) Greenock
- South Street (opp) Greenock
- Brachelston Street (at) Greenock
- Old Inverkip Road (after) Greenock
- Rankin Court (at) Gateside
- Greenock Library (at) Gateside
- Inverkip Road (opp 174) Greenock
- Neil Street (opp) Branchton
- Branchton Station Branchton
- Auchmead Road (opp) Branchton
- Greenock High School (at) Braeside
- IBM Factory (at) Spango
- Glebe Road (opp) Inverkip
- Harbourside (opp) Inverkip
- North Lodge (opp) Wemyss Bay
- Brueacre Road (opp) Wemyss Bay
- Tummel Road (at) Wemyss Bay
- Cliff Terrace Road (opp) Wemyss Bay
- Bathfield (before) Wemyss Bay
- Wemyss Bay Station (opp) Wemyss Bay
- Library (at) Skelmorlie
- Seton Terrace (opp) Skelmorlie
- Innes Park Road (at 25) Skelmorlie
- Innes Park Road (at 69) Skelmorlie
- Innes Park Road (at 107) Skelmorlie
- Beithglass Avenue (Near) Skelmorlie
- Seton Terrace (At) Skelmorlie
- The Lane (before) Skelmorlie
- Long Hill (after) Skelmorlie
- Waters Edge (Opp) Skelmorlie
- Heywood Gardens (opp) Skelmorlie
- 19 Shore Road (at) Skelmorlie
- Femiecraig (At) Skelmorlie
- Strathclyde House Skelmorlie
- Eglinton Terrace (at) Skelmorlie
- Greenock Road (at 202) Largs
- Holmwood (Near) Largs
- Danefield Avenue (before) Largs
- Hollywood (At) Largs
- Boathouse Road (Opp) Largs
- Buchanan Street (opp) Largs
- Douglas Street (after) Largs
- Brisbane Street (after) Largs
- Brooksby House (At) Largs
- School Street (after) Largs
- Manse Court (Near) Largs
- Crawford Street (at) Largs
578 towards Greenock
All 48 stops
- Crawford Street (at) Largs
- School Wynd (Opp) Largs
- St Marys Church (Opp) Largs
- Aubery Crescent (Near) Largs
- Buchanan Street (before) Largs
- Boathouse Avenue (before) Largs
- Hollywood (Opp) Largs
- Danefield Avenue (Opp) Largs
- Holmwood (Opp) Largs
- Greenock Road (opp 208) Largs
- Eglington Terrace (opp) Skelmorlie
- Strathclyde House (opp) Skelmorlie
- Redcliffe Manor (opp) Skelmorlie
- opp 19 Shore Road Skelmorlie
- Heywood Gardens (at) Skelmorlie
- Waters Edge Skelmorlie
- Long Hill (Opp) Skelmorlie
- Library (at) Skelmorlie
- Seton Terrace (opp) Skelmorlie
- Innes Park Road (at 25) Skelmorlie
- Innes Park Road (at 69) Skelmorlie
- Innes Park Road (at 107) Skelmorlie
- Beithglass Avenue (Near) Skelmorlie
- Seton Terrace (At) Skelmorlie
- The Lane (before) Skelmorlie
- Long Hill (after) Skelmorlie
- Waters Edge Skelmorlie
- Long Hill (Opp) Skelmorlie
- South Parish Church (Opp) Skelmorlie
- Wemyss Bay Station Wemyss Bay
- The Meadows (opp) Wemyss Bay
- Cliff Terrace Road (at) Wemyss Bay
- Tummel Road (opp) Wemyss Bay
- Carron Road (after) Wemyss Bay
- Harbourside (before) Inverkip
- Glebe Road (opp) Inverkip
- IBM Factory (opp) Spango
- Flatterton Road (after) Braeside
- Auchmead Road (after) Branchton
- Branchton Station (opp) Branchton
- Neil Street (at) Branchton
- Inverkip Road (at 162) Greenock
- Florence Street (at) Gateside
- Rankin Court (opp) Gateside
- Bow Road (before) Greenock
- Finnart Street (before) Greenock
- Ardgowan Street (at) Greenock
- West Stewart Street (Stance 3) Greenock
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 26 October 2025 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- Service change effective 14 July 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 3 August 2020 To amend Timetable.
- Expired effective 27 April 2020 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 14 July 2019 To amend Timetable.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (SPT).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0000015/182 · Changes in Strathclyde Partnership for Transport · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 578 bus?
The first 578 departure on weekdays leaves at 20:08 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 578 bus?
The last 578 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 00:06. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 578 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — McGill's sets the fares on the 578. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 578 bus?
The 578 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 PM0000015/182. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.