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How to get fromKirkwall to Mallaigby ferry, bus, train, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kirkwall to Mallaig by ferry, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus, train, drive

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    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Dingwallbus bus
    3. Take the train from Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalshtrain train
    4. Drive from Kyle of Lochalsh to Mallaigcar car
    12h 32m
    £61–147

  2. Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    9h 2m
    £193–438

  3. Ferry, bus, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Breakish Road End Westbus bus 917
    4. Drive from Breakish Road End West to Mallaigcar car
    13h 35m
    £89–130

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    5. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    16h 33m
    £84–125

  5. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Crianlarichbus bus
    3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    9h 45m
    £180–446

  6. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane KOI - INV
    2. Take the bus from Drum Green to Filling Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Mallaigtrain train
    9h 56m
    £158–331

  7. Fly to Campbeltown, bus, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Campbeltown (CAL)plane plane KOI - CAL
    2. Take the bus from Wellpark Cottages to Tarbet Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    17h 20m
    £151–450

Kirkwall to Mallaig by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration16h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kirkwall, Scotland and Mallaig, Highland, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Mallaig. However, you can take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Dingwall, take the bus to Station, walk to Dingwall, take the train to Kyle of Lochalsh, then drive to Mallaig. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Public Toilets, walk to Crianlarich, then take the train to Mallaig.

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