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

The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Belfast is to drive and car ferry which costs £80 - £130 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Belfast is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 49m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Mallaig and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Boatyard and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Fort William and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

How far is it from Mallaig to Belfast?

The distance between Mallaig and Belfast is 296 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mallaig to Belfast without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 12h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 27m to get from Mallaig to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mallaig to Belfast bus from?

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

Where does the Mallaig to Belfast bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 275+ hotels available in Belfast.

Mallaig to Belfast - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Mallaig to Belfast by bus, busferry, train, car ferry, car, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus 500 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fort William to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
12h 27m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
8h 46m
£68–187
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
13h 6m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Mallaig to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
6h 49m
£85–124
Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain
2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Buildingbus
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
8h 5m
£83–164
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
12h 43m
Bus, bus and ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus 500 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 915
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
12h 54m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larneferry
13h 46m
£103–331
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
8h 56m
£71–151
Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain
2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Buildingbus
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
7h 50m
£85–200

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Map of how to get from Mallaig to Belfast.

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Distance: 294.2 mi
Duration: 12h 27m

What companies run services between Mallaig, Highland, Scotland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Mallaig to Belfast. However, you can take the bus to Fort William Bus Station, walk to Fort William, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Stn, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, then take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mallaig to Castlecourt via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 13h 6m.

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