96 Craignure to Fionnphort via Beach, Bunessan
Operated by West Coast Motors. First bus 08:00, last bus 15:20. 4 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 13:20, last 15:20. Fares: adult single £2.00 — more.
Wanted a different 96? 26 other bus routes are numbered 96 elsewhere in the UK — see every 96 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 13:20 |
|---|---|
| Ferry Terminal (at) | 13:20 |
| Road End (opp) | 13:25 |
| Lochbuie Crossroads (at) | 13:32 |
| Road End (at) | 13:42 |
| Crossroads (after) | 13:53 |
| Community Centre (at) | 14:01 |
| Road End (at) | 14:12 |
| Argyll Arms Hotel (at) | 14:23 |
| Post Office (at) | 14:35 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.
Fares on the 96
Adult single £2.00 · Adult return £6.80 to £24.70 · Child single £2.10 to £7.70 · Child return £3.40 to £12.40
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.00 | Lochbuie Xrds | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.00 | £2.00 | Kinloch X Rds | |||||
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Pennyghael | ||||
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Beach | |||
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Bunessan | ||
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Fionnphort | |
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Craignure |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Lochdon.
Craig of Campbeltown Ltd's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 23 March 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with West Coast Motors before you travel.
Tickets on the 96
West Coast Motors publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child Single · Adult Day Return · Child Day Return
…and 3 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from West Coast Motors' own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 5 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with West Coast Motors.
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 West Coast Motors before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: 30 November, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 27 December, 28 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, 2 January and 4 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Fionnphort: 1 journey, first 13:20 towards Craignure: 2 journeys, first 09:20
Route map
All stops on route 96
96 towards Fionnphort
All 9 stops
- Ferry Terminal (at) Craignure
- Road End (opp) Lochdonhead
- Lochbuie Crossroads (at) Strathcoil
- Road End (at) Ishriff
- Crossroads (after) Kinloch
- Community Centre (at) Pennyghael
- Road End (at) Beach
- Argyll Arms Hotel (at) Bunessan
- Post Office (at) Fionnphort
96 towards Craignure
All 9 stops
- Ferry Terminal (at) Fionnphort
- Fire Station Bunessan
- Road End (opp) Beach
- Community Centre (opp) Pennyghael
- Crossroads (before) Kinloch
- Road End (opp) Ishriff
- Lochbuie Crossroads (opp) Strathcoil
- Road End (at) Lochdonhead
- Ferry Terminal (at) Craignure
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 27 March 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Expired effective 5 May 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 14 July 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 29 March 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 19 October 2023 To amend Route and Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0000019/75 · Changes in Argyll & Bute Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 96 bus?
The first 96 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 96 bus?
The last 96 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 96 bus cost?
West Coast Motors' published fares on the 96: adult single £2.00, adult return £6.80 to £24.70, child single £2.10 to £7.70, child return £3.40 to £12.40. The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — West Coast Motors sets the fares on the 96. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 96 bus?
The 96 is operated by West Coast Motors.
Timetable data from West Coast Motors via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PM0000019/75. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.