The average bus between Mallaig and Ardrishaig takes 10h 58m and the fastest bus takes 7h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mallaig to Ardrishaig. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Mallaig and Ardrishaig. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mallaig is at 3:50 PM which arrives into Ardrishaig at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 10h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Ardrishaig. However, there are services departing from Mallaig station and arriving at Ardrishaig station via Fort William Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
Mallaig to Ardrishaig bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Ardrishaig bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Argyll Arms Hotel station.
The distance between Mallaig and Ardrishaig is 112.4 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a bus from Boatyard to Argyll Arms Hotel via Bus Station, Hotel car park, and Tarbet Hotel in around 6h 18m.