There are 4 ways to get from Shieldaig to Mallaig by bus, train, ferry, or car
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Line 702 bus, train, ferry
best- Take the bus from South Road End to Station702
- Take the train from Strathcarron to Kyle of Lochalsh
- Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaig
6h 22mDrive 138.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shieldaig to Mallaig138.4 mi
2h 46m£35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Telephone Kiosk to Bus Station Stance 6704
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Ben Nevis Industrial Estate919
- Take the bus from Ben Nevis Industrial Estate to Ferry Terminal500
7h 37mBus, train
- Take the bus from Telephone Kiosk to Bus Station Stance 6704
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Spean Crescent919
- Take the train from Spean Bridge to Mallaig
7h 57m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shieldaig to Mallaig is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Shieldaig to Mallaig is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Shieldaig to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Telephone Kiosk and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Bus Station Stance 2 and Ben Nevis Industrial Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Shieldaig and Mallaig is 67 miles. The road distance is 139.2 miles.
The best way to get from Shieldaig to Mallaig without a car is to line 702 bus and train and ferry which takes 6h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Shieldaig to Mallaig, including transfers.
Shieldaig to Mallaig bus services, operated by Lochcarron Garage, depart from Telephone Kiosk station.
Shieldaig to Mallaig bus services, operated by Lochcarron Garage, arrive at Bus Station Stance 6.
Yes, the driving distance between Shieldaig to Mallaig is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Shieldaig to Mallaig.
There are 124+ hotels available in Mallaig.
What companies run services between Shieldaig, Scotland and Mallaig, Highland, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Telephone Kiosk to Ferry Terminal via Bus Station Stance 2 and Ben Nevis Industrial Estate in around 7h 37m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Strathcarron to Kyle of Lochalsh
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £6–9
- 1st Class
- £12–17
Train from Spean Bridge to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £13–18
- 1st Class
- £23–35
- Phone
- 0114 22 11 282
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from South Road End to Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
- Phone
- +44 1520 722205
- Website
- bustimes.org.uk
Bus from Telephone Kiosk to Bus Station Stance 6
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Lochcarron Garage
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Ben Nevis Industrial Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Spean Crescent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- 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 Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2–15
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £2–4
- Car Fare
- £12–15
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