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

The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Tarbert is to train and bus and fly which costs €110 - €290 and takes 14h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Tarbert is to drive and car ferry which takes 11h 33m and costs €160 - €250.

How far is it from Mallaig to Tarbert?

The distance between Mallaig and Tarbert is 924 km.

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

The best way to get from Mallaig to Tarbert without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 21h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 21h 16m to get from Mallaig to Tarbert, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tarbert?

There are 122+ hotels available in Tarbert.

Mallaig to Tarbert - 9 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Mallaig to Tarbert by train, busferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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 and ferry, bus
best
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
5. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbert314
21h 16m
Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
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 Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
5. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbert
15h 5m
€106–273
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Mallaig to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Tarbert
11h 33m
€161–244
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Station
2. Take the bus from An Aird One to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)EDI - SNN
4. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbert
12h 55m
Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kerry 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 Kerry Airport (KIR)GLA - KIR
14h 42m
€113–281
Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
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 Cork Airport (ORK)GLA - ORK
4. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
5. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbert
15h 22m
€136–270
Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
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 Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
5. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Limerick
6. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbert
16h 19m
€122–273
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Station
2. Take the bus from An Aird One to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
5. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbert
15h 27m
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Station
2. Take the bus from An Aird One to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)EDI - ORK
4. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
5. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbert
15h 30m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mallaig to Tarbert.

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Distance: 924 km
Duration: 21h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Mallaig to Tarbert. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Limerick, walk to Limerick Colbert Station, then take the bus to Tarbert. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mallaig to Tarbert via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 11h 33m.

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