There are 3 ways to get from Outer Hebrides to Mallaig by bus, ferry, or car
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Bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Uist and Barra Hospital to Police StationW17
- Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Mallaig20A
7h 2mFerry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal
- Take the bus from Uig Pier to Ben Nevis Industrial Estate915
- Take the bus from Ben Nevis Industrial Estate to Ferry Terminal500
9h 40m£31–82Ferry, drive
- Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry TerminalCm22
- Drive from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Mallaig
6h 10m£47–108
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Outer Hebrides to Mallaig is to ferry and bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Outer Hebrides to Mallaig is to ferry and drive which takes 6h 10m and costs £45 - £110.
The distance between Outer Hebrides and Mallaig is 115 miles.
The best way to get from Outer Hebrides to Mallaig without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Outer Hebrides to Mallaig, including transfers.
There are 114+ hotels available in Mallaig.
What companies run services between Outer Hebrides, Scotland and Mallaig, Highland, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Outer Hebrides to Mallaig. However, you can take the bus to Uist and Barra Hospital, take the bus to Police Station, walk to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Mallaig. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Road End to Ferry Terminal via Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Uig Pier, and Ben Nevis Industrial Estate in around 9h 40m.
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- Phone
- 01878 700357
- info@datravel.co.uk
- Website
- datravel.co.uk
Bus from Uist and Barra Hospital to Police Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- D A Travel
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Uig Pier to Ben Nevis Industrial Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- info@shielbuses.co.uk
- Website
- shielbuses.co.uk
Bus from Ben Nevis Industrial Estate to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Shiel Buses
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–90
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £10–15
- Car Fare
- £70–90
Ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–50
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £6–9
- Car Fare
- £40–50
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