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

The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Forres is to bus which costs £20 - £29 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Forres is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Mallaig and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Forres. However, there are services departing from Boatyard and arriving at Forres via Fort William Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Mallaig to Forres?

The distance between Mallaig and Forres is 128 miles. The road distance is 126.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mallaig to Forres without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 31m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Mallaig to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mallaig to Forres bus from?

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

Where does the Mallaig to Forres bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mallaig to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Mallaig to Forres is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Mallaig to Forres.

Where can I stay near Forres?

There are 439+ hotels available in Forres.

Mallaig to Forres - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Mallaig to Forres by train, bus, car, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Spean Bridgetrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Spean Bridge to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
5h 31m
£38–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus 500 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus
5h 32m
£21–29
Drive 126 mi
1. Drive from Mallaig to Forrescar 126 mi
2h 34m
£31–45
Train, bus via Forres
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Spean Bridgetrain
2. Take the bus from Spean Bridge to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus
5h 46m
£34–57
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Station Stance 3bus 917
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys Roadbus M96
7h 49m
£30–52

Mallaig to Forres by bus

32Weekly Buses

5h 32mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 127.5 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Boatyard to Forres via Fort William Bus Station and Inverness Union Street in around 5h 32m.

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