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

The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Balloch is to bus which costs £18 - £27 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Balloch is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Mallaig and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Boatyard and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Bus Station and Pine Trees Leisure Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Mallaig and Balloch?

No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Mallaig and arriving at Balloch via Dumbarton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Mallaig to Balloch?

The distance between Mallaig and Balloch is 128 miles. The road distance is 127.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mallaig to Balloch without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs £18 - £27.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Mallaig to Balloch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mallaig to Balloch bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mallaig to Balloch train from?

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

Train or bus from Mallaig to Balloch?

The best way to get from Mallaig to Balloch is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs £18 - £27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Mallaig to Balloch bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mallaig to Balloch train arrive?

Mallaig to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumbarton Central station.

Can I drive from Mallaig to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Mallaig to Balloch is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Mallaig to Balloch.

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

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Mallaig to Balloch - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Mallaig to Balloch by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus 500 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Pine Trees Leisure Parkbus 915
3. Take the bus from Pine Trees Leisure Park to Lower Stoneymollan Roadbus 915 / ...
4h 51m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Dumbarton Centraltrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
5h 22m
£39–82
Drive 126.6 mi
1. Drive from Mallaig to Ballochcar 126.6 mi
2h 37m
£31–45

Mallaig to Balloch by bus

32Weekly Buses

4h 51mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 127.3 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Mallaig, Highland, Scotland and Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Boatyard to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Bus Station and Pine Trees Leisure Park in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Mallaig to Dumbarton Central twice daily. Tickets cost £35–80 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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