There are 5 ways to get from Balloch to Mallaig by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Kinlochleven Road Endbus 915
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 500
4h 54m£19–27Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Public Toiletsbus 915 / ...
- Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain Crianlarich - Mallaig
5h 13m£50–55Drive 126.7 mi
- Drive from Balloch to Mallaigcar 126.7 mi
2h 37m£31–45Train
- Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Crianlarichtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
- Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain Crianlarich - Mallaig
6h 54m£47–76Train via Fort William
- Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
- Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain Crianlarich - Mallaig / ...
7h 45m£71–477
Balloch to Mallaig by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Mallaig is to bus which costs £18 - £28 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Balloch to Mallaig is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Kinlochleven Road End and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Mallaig via Dumbarton Central and Crianlarich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Balloch and Mallaig is 128 miles. The road distance is 127.4 miles.
The best way to get from Balloch to Mallaig without a car is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs £18 - £28.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Balloch to Mallaig, including transfers.
Balloch to Mallaig bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
Balloch to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
The best way to get from Balloch to Mallaig is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs £18 - £28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Mallaig, Highland, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Ferry Terminal via Kinlochleven Road End, Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Balloch to Mallaig via Dumbarton Central and Crianlarich in around 6h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Crianlarich to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £42–44
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dumbarton Central to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–13
- 1st Class
- £14–21
Train from Fort William to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Dumbarton Central to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £1
- Sleeper Seat
- £1–2
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £9–11
Train from Dumbarton Central to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Fort William to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £36–398
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Adult Return Standard
- £65
- Child Return Standard
- £36
- Private Table Return 1st Class
- £210
- Compartments
- £398
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Kinlochleven Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Public Toilets
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Kinlochleven Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £1–55
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Public Toilets
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- info@shielbuses.co.uk
- Website
- shielbuses.co.uk
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- http://shielbuses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Balloch to Mallaig bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Kinlochleven Road End station.
Balloch to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Crianlarich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Mallaig is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Balloch to Mallaig.
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