There are 4 ways to get from Scotland to Mallaig by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 500
5h 19m£21–29Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Crianlarichtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
- Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain Crianlarich - Mallaig
6h 9m£70–119Drive 143.6 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Mallaigcar 143.6 mi
3h 3m£36–51Bus, train
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to An Aird Onebus E5
- Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain Crianlarich - Mallaig / ...
5h 34m
Scotland to Mallaig by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Mallaig is to bus which costs £21 - £30 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Mallaig is to drive which takes 3h 3m 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 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Mallaig via Crianlarich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Scotland and Mallaig is 146 miles. The road distance is 144.4 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Mallaig without a car is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs £21 - £30.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Scotland to Mallaig, including transfers.
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 bus which takes 5h 19m and costs £21 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Mallaig, Highland, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminal via Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaig via Crianlarich in around 6h 9m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–28
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Crianlarich to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £42–44
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Fort William to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- 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
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- 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
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- 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 Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to An Aird One
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 Crianlarich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Mallaig is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Scotland to Mallaig.
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