The average bus between Mallaig and Dunbar takes 10h 12m and the fastest bus takes 8h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mallaig to Dunbar. 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 Dunbar. 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 Dunbar at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Fort William Bus Station and take an average of 10h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Mallaig to Dunbar? 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 Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Mallaig station and arriving at Dunbar station via Fort William Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
Mallaig to Dunbar bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Dunbar bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at High Street station.
The distance between Mallaig and Dunbar is 231.9 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a bus from Boatyard to High Street via Fort William Bus Station, Fort William, Haymarket, and West Maitland Street in around 7h 25m.