There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Mallaig by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 500
6h 11m£6–65Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
- Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain Crianlarich - Mallaig / ...
7h 29m£72–478Drive 173.8 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Mallaigcar 173.8 mi
3h 41m£43–62Bus, train
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 913
- Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain Crianlarich - Mallaig / ...
6h 50m£31–430Train via Glasgow
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Crianlarichtrain
- Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain
8h 1m£88–91
Edinburgh to Mallaig by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Mallaig is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Mallaig is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Mallaig via Fort William. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Mallaig is 182 miles. The road distance is 174.8 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Mallaig without a car is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs £6 - £70.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Edinburgh to Mallaig, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Mallaig bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Mallaig train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Mallaig is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs £6 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £480 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Mallaig, Highland, Scotland?
You can take a bus from George Street to Ferry Terminal via Fort William and Fort William Bus Station in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Mallaig via Fort William in around 7h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- 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
- £250–300
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Fort William to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–29
- Website
- https://www.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/
- 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
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from George Street to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £1–60
- 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/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Mallaig bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort William station.
Edinburgh to Mallaig train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Fort William station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Mallaig is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Edinburgh to Mallaig.
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