There are 3 ways to get from Helensburgh to Mallaig by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensburgh Upper to Crianlarichtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
- Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain Crianlarich - Mallaig
5h 25m£52–119Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hotel car park to Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 500
5h 28m£17–24Drive 126.7 mi
- Drive from Helensburgh to Mallaigcar 126.7 mi
2h 38m£31–45
Helensburgh to Mallaig by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Mallaig is to bus which costs £17 - £24 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Mallaig is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Colquhoun Square and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Hotel car park and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Upper and arriving at Mallaig via Crianlarich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Mallaig is 131 miles. The road distance is 127.4 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Mallaig without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £50 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Helensburgh to Mallaig, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Mallaig bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Hotel car park station.
Helensburgh to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Upper station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Mallaig is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £24 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Mallaig, Highland, Scotland?
You can take a train from Helensburgh Upper to Mallaig via Crianlarich in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colquhoun Square to Ferry Terminal via Hotel car park, Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Helensburgh Upper to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £10–14
- 1st Class
- £17–25
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
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Helensburgh Upper to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £220–260
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Hotel car park to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Hotel car park to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- 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
Helensburgh to Mallaig bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
Helensburgh to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Crianlarich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Mallaig is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Helensburgh to Mallaig.
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