The average bus between Mallaig and Ardfern takes 9h 40m and the fastest bus takes 5h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mallaig to Ardfern. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Mallaig and Ardfern. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mallaig is at 3:50 PM which arrives into Ardfern at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Fort William Bus Station and take an average of 9h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Mallaig to Ardfern? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Ardfern. However, there are services departing from Mallaig station and arriving at Ardfern station via Fort William Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
Mallaig to Ardfern bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Ardfern bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Craignish Primary School station.
The distance between Mallaig and Ardfern is 93.4 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a bus from Boatyard to Craignish Primary School via Fort William Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 30m.