What is the cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Aberystwyth?

The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 18h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mallaig to Aberystwyth?

The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 8h 52m and costs £110 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Mallaig and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Boatyard and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Dale House and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Mallaig and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Mallaig and arriving at Aberystwyth via Glasgow Central, Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.

How far is it from Mallaig to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Mallaig and Aberystwyth is 511 miles. The road distance is 467.4 miles.

How do I travel from Mallaig to Aberystwyth without a car?

The best way to get from Mallaig to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 13h 53m and costs £80 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Mallaig to Aberystwyth?

It takes approximately 13h 53m to get from Mallaig to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mallaig to Aberystwyth bus from?

Mallaig to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.

Where do I catch the Mallaig to Aberystwyth train from?

Mallaig to Aberystwyth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.

Train or bus from Mallaig to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Mallaig to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 13h 53m and costs £80 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 18h 7m.

Where does the Mallaig to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Mallaig to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.

Where does the Mallaig to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Mallaig to Aberystwyth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Mallaig to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Mallaig to Aberystwyth is 467 miles. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Mallaig to Aberystwyth.

How do I get a train ticket from Mallaig to Aberystwyth?

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Mallaig to Aberystwyth - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Mallaig to Aberystwyth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
13h 53m
£81–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Station500 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station914 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
18h 7m
£57–97
Drive 464.7 mi
1. Drive from Mallaig to Aberystwyth464.7 mi
8h 52m
£116–167
Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarich
2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Building
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
12h 14m
£83–222
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Station500 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station914 / ...
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
14h 11m
£80–221
Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarich
2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Building
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
14h 2m
£98–317
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarich
2. Take the bus from Police Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
14h 41m
£103–327
Train, bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Spean Bridge
2. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Bus Station Stance 2
3. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
4. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsbury
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
13h 30m
£153–327

Mallaig to Aberystwyth by train and foot

19Weekly Services

13h 53mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 507.6 mi
Duration: 13h 53m

What companies run services between Mallaig, Highland, Scotland and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Mallaig to Aberystwyth via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 13h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boatyard to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Dale House, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 18h 7m.

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