578 Greenock ↔ Largs

Operated by McGill's. First bus 00:06, last bus 23:20. 6 journeys on weekdays.

💷 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 travels free →

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.

towards Largs · Monday to Friday towards Largs · Saturday towards Greenock · Monday to Friday towards Greenock · Saturday
578 towards Largs — Monday to Friday (3 journeys)
West Stewart Street (Stance 3) 20:0821:4423:20
Branchton Station 20:1621:5223:28
Glebe Road (opp) 20:2522:0123:37
Harbourside (opp) 20:2822:0423:40
Wemyss Bay Station (opp) 20:3322:0923:45
Beithglass Avenue (Near) 20:3722:1323:49
Crawford Street (at) 20:5222:2800:04

Route map

All stops on route 578

578 towards Largs

  1. West Stewart Street (Stance 3) Greenock
  2. Union Street (before) Greenock
  3. Kelly Street (at) Greenock
  4. Brisbane Street (opp) Greenock
  5. South Street (opp) Greenock
  6. Brachelston Street (at) Greenock
  7. Old Inverkip Road (after) Greenock
  8. Rankin Court (at) Gateside
  9. Greenock Library (at) Gateside
  10. Inverkip Road (opp 174) Greenock
  11. Neil Street (opp) Branchton
  12. Branchton Station Branchton
  13. Auchmead Road (opp) Branchton
  14. Greenock High School (at) Braeside
  15. IBM Factory (at) Spango
  16. Glebe Road (opp) Inverkip
  17. Harbourside (opp) Inverkip
  18. North Lodge (opp) Wemyss Bay
  19. Brueacre Road (opp) Wemyss Bay
  20. Tummel Road (at) Wemyss Bay
  21. Cliff Terrace Road (opp) Wemyss Bay
  22. Bathfield (before) Wemyss Bay
  23. Wemyss Bay Station (opp) Wemyss Bay
  24. Library (at) Skelmorlie
  25. Seton Terrace (opp) Skelmorlie
  26. Innes Park Road (at 25) Skelmorlie
  27. Innes Park Road (at 69) Skelmorlie
  28. Innes Park Road (at 107) Skelmorlie
  29. Beithglass Avenue (Near) Skelmorlie
  30. Seton Terrace (At) Skelmorlie
  31. The Lane (before) Skelmorlie
  32. Long Hill (after) Skelmorlie
  33. Waters Edge (Opp) Skelmorlie
  34. Heywood Gardens (opp) Skelmorlie
  35. 19 Shore Road (at) Skelmorlie
  36. Femiecraig (At) Skelmorlie
  37. Strathclyde House Skelmorlie
  38. Eglinton Terrace (at) Skelmorlie
  39. Greenock Road (at 202) Largs
  40. Holmwood (Near) Largs
  41. Danefield Avenue (before) Largs
  42. Hollywood (At) Largs
  43. Boathouse Road (Opp) Largs
  44. Buchanan Street (opp) Largs
  45. Douglas Street (after) Largs
  46. Brisbane Street (after) Largs
  47. Brooksby House (At) Largs
  48. School Street (after) Largs
  49. Manse Court (Near) Largs
  50. Crawford Street (at) Largs

578 towards Greenock

  1. Crawford Street (at) Largs
  2. School Wynd (Opp) Largs
  3. St Marys Church (Opp) Largs
  4. Aubery Crescent (Near) Largs
  5. Buchanan Street (before) Largs
  6. Boathouse Avenue (before) Largs
  7. Hollywood (Opp) Largs
  8. Danefield Avenue (Opp) Largs
  9. Holmwood (Opp) Largs
  10. Greenock Road (opp 208) Largs
  11. Eglington Terrace (opp) Skelmorlie
  12. Strathclyde House (opp) Skelmorlie
  13. Redcliffe Manor (opp) Skelmorlie
  14. opp 19 Shore Road Skelmorlie
  15. Heywood Gardens (at) Skelmorlie
  16. Waters Edge Skelmorlie
  17. Long Hill (Opp) Skelmorlie
  18. Library (at) Skelmorlie
  19. Seton Terrace (opp) Skelmorlie
  20. Innes Park Road (at 25) Skelmorlie
  21. Innes Park Road (at 69) Skelmorlie
  22. Innes Park Road (at 107) Skelmorlie
  23. Beithglass Avenue (Near) Skelmorlie
  24. Seton Terrace (At) Skelmorlie
  25. The Lane (before) Skelmorlie
  26. Long Hill (after) Skelmorlie
  27. Waters Edge Skelmorlie
  28. Long Hill (Opp) Skelmorlie
  29. South Parish Church (Opp) Skelmorlie
  30. Wemyss Bay Station Wemyss Bay
  31. The Meadows (opp) Wemyss Bay
  32. Cliff Terrace Road (at) Wemyss Bay
  33. Tummel Road (opp) Wemyss Bay
  34. Carron Road (after) Wemyss Bay
  35. Harbourside (before) Inverkip
  36. Glebe Road (opp) Inverkip
  37. IBM Factory (opp) Spango
  38. Flatterton Road (after) Braeside
  39. Auchmead Road (after) Branchton
  40. Branchton Station (opp) Branchton
  41. Neil Street (at) Branchton
  42. Inverkip Road (at 162) Greenock
  43. Florence Street (at) Gateside
  44. Rankin Court (opp) Gateside
  45. Bow Road (before) Greenock
  46. Finnart Street (before) Greenock
  47. Ardgowan Street (at) Greenock
  48. West Stewart Street (Stance 3) Greenock

Service history & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

GreenockLargsSkelmorlieGatesideBranchtonWemyss BayBraesideInverkipSpango

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 578 bus?

The first 578 departure on weekdays leaves at 00:06 (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 23:20. 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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.