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 15h 38m.

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 36m and costs €130 - €240.

How far is it from Mallaig to Tarbert?

The distance between Mallaig and Tarbert is 888 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 22h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 40m to get from Mallaig to Tarbert, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tarbert?

There are 139+ hotels available in Tarbert.

Mallaig to Tarbert - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Mallaig to Tarbert by train, bus, plane, busferry, car, or car 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 to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
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1. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain
2. Take the bus from Crianlarich to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
4. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbertbus
13h 40m
€110–310
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Kildaretrain 230 / ...
5. Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain Re
6. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbertbus 314
22h 58m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Mallaig to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Tarbertcar
11h 36m
€135–235
Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain
2. Take the bus from Crianlarich to Glasgow Airportbus
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane GLA - KIR
15h 38m
€115–284
Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain
2. Take the bus from Crianlarich to Glasgow Airportbus
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Newcastle Westbus
5. Take the bus from Newcastle West to Tarbertbus
14h 35m
Train, bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Spean Bridgetrain
2. Take the bus from Spean Bridge to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane INV - SNN
4. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbertbus
16h 32m
€138–306
Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain
2. Take the bus from Crianlarich to Glasgow Airportbus
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
4. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
5. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbertbus
15h 39m
€131–313
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain
2. Take the bus from Crianlarich to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
4. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
5. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbertbus
16h 3m
€116–319

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

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Map of how to get from Mallaig to Tarbert.

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Distance: 888.5 km
Duration: 13h 40m

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 Crianlarich, walk to Crianlarich, take the bus to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, take the line 51 bus to Limerick Colbert Station, then take the bus to Tarbert. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mallaig to Tarbert via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Kildare, Limerick, and Limerick Colbert Station in around 22h 58m.

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