There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Mallaig by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station913
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminal500
6h 29m£23–36Train
- Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Crianlarich
- Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaig
8h 23m£32–96Drive 140.9 mi
- Drive from Perth to Mallaig140.9 mi
2h 45m£35–51Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hill Street to Bus Station913
- Take the train from Fort William to MallaigCrianlarich - Mallaig / ...
6h 47m£26–425
Perth to Mallaig by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Mallaig is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Perth to Mallaig is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from South Methven Street and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Park and Ride and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Perth to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Mallaig via Glasgow Queen Street and Crianlarich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Perth and Mallaig is 150 miles. The road distance is 141.7 miles.
The best way to get from Perth to Mallaig without a car is to bus which takes 6h 29m and costs £23 - £40.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Perth to Mallaig, including transfers.
Perth to Mallaig bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Park and Ride station.
Perth to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Perth to Mallaig is to bus which takes 6h 29m and costs £23 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £100 and takes 8h 23m.
What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Mallaig, Highland, Scotland?
You can take a bus from South Methven Street to Ferry Terminal via Lamberkine Drive, Park and Ride, Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Mallaig via Glasgow Queen Street and Crianlarich in around 8h 23m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £27–29
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Crianlarich to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Fort William to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £1
- Sleeper Seat
- £1–2
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £13–15
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Fort William to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £36–398
- Website
- West Coast Railways
- Adult Return Standard
- £65
- Child Return Standard
- £36
- Private Table Return 1st Class
- £210
- Compartments
- £398
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Hill Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- info@shielbuses.co.uk
- Website
- shielbuses.co.uk
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Shiel Buses
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Perth to Mallaig bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
Perth to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Mallaig is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Perth to Mallaig.
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