There are 3 ways to get from Scotland to Mallaig by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
5h 18m£65–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 500
5h 21m£17–23Drive 143.6 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Mallaigcar 143.6 mi
3h 4m£36–51
Scotland to Mallaig by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Mallaig is to bus which costs £16 - £24 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Mallaig is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Mallaig. Services depart five times a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Scotland and Mallaig is 153 miles. The road distance is 144.4 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Mallaig without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £65 - £130.
The train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaig takes 5h 18m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Scotland to Mallaig bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Mallaig is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £24 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Mallaig, Highland, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaig 5 times a week. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminal via Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station in around 5h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £19–40
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- 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
- http://shielbuses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Scotland to Mallaig bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
Scotland to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Mallaig station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Mallaig is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Scotland to Mallaig.
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