961 Ferry Terminal, Ullapool - Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
Operated by Scottish Citylink. Registered as running via Tore Interchange, Contin, Aultguish, Braemore, Garve. First bus 08:10, last bus 17:00. 4 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 961? 7 other bus routes are numbered 961 elsewhere in the UK — see every 961 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:10 | 15:10 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Station Stance 3 | 08:10 | 15:10 |
| Tore Layby (NW-bound) | 08:23 | 15:23 |
| Tor View (opp) | 08:37 | 15:37 |
| Hotel (NW-bound) | 08:46 | 15:46 |
| Inn (opp) | 08:58 | 15:58 |
| Junction (at) | 09:12 | 16:12 |
| Ferry Terminal (at) | 09:30 | 16:30 |
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.
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 Scottish Citylink before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and 4 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 961
961 towards Ullapool
All 7 stops
- Bus Station Stance 3 Inverness
- Tore Layby (NW-bound) Tore
- Tor View (opp) Contin
- Hotel (NW-bound) Garve
- Inn (opp) Aultguish
- Junction (at) Braemore
- Ferry Terminal (at) Ullapool
961 towards Inverness
All 7 stops
- Ferry Terminal (at) Ullapool
- Junction (opp) Braemore
- Inn (o/s) Aultguish
- Hotel (after) Garve
- Tor View Road End (at) Contin
- Tore Layby (SE-bound) Tore
- Bus Station Stance 3 Inverness
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change from 19 October 2026 Inverness, Bus Station → Ullapool, Pier
- Service change effective 20 October 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 21 October 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 23 October 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 31 March 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 23 August 2021 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0001031/4 · Changes in Highland Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 961 coach?
The first 961 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:10 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 961 coach?
The last 961 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 961 coach cost?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.
Who runs the 961 coach?
The 961 is operated by Scottish Citylink.
Is the 961 coach timetable changing?
Yes — a change to the 961 is registered with the Traffic Commissioner and takes effect on 19 October 2026. See the registration record for details.
Timetable data from Scottish Citylink via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PM0001031/4. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.