There are 4 ways to get from Mallaig to Shieldaig by ferry, train, bus, or car
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Ferry, train, line 702 bus
best- Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminal
- Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Strathcarron
- Take the bus from Station to Telephone Kiosk702
6h 49mDrive 138.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mallaig to Shieldaig138.4 mi
2h 46m£35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Station500 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2919
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Telephone Kiosk704
7h 39mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Mallaig to Spean Bridge
- Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Bus Station Stance 2919
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Telephone Kiosk704
8h 1m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Shieldaig is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Shieldaig is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Shieldaig. However, there are services departing from Boatyard and arriving at Telephone Kiosk via Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Mallaig and Shieldaig is 68 miles. The road distance is 139.2 miles.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Shieldaig without a car is to ferry and train and line 702 bus which takes 6h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Mallaig to Shieldaig, including transfers.
Mallaig to Shieldaig bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Shieldaig bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mallaig to Shieldaig is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Mallaig to Shieldaig.
There are 106+ hotels available in Shieldaig.
What companies run services between Mallaig, Highland, Scotland and Shieldaig, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Boatyard to Telephone Kiosk via Fort William Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 6 in around 7h 39m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Strathcarron
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £6–9
- 1st Class
- £12–17
Train from Mallaig to Spean Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £13–18
- 1st Class
- £23–35
- Phone
- 0114 22 11 282
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Station to Telephone Kiosk
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- info@shielbuses.co.uk
- Website
- shielbuses.co.uk
Bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Shiel Buses
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Spean Crescent to Bus Station Stance 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1520 722205
- Website
- bustimes.org.uk
Bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Telephone Kiosk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Lochcarron Garage
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2–15
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £2–4
- Car Fare
- £12–15
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