The average bus between Mallaig and Arrochar takes 7h 39m and the fastest bus takes 3h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mallaig to Arrochar. 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 Arrochar. 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 Arrochar at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Arrochar. However, there are services departing from Mallaig station and arriving at Arrochar station via Fort William Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
Mallaig to Arrochar bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Arrochar bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Hotel car park station.
The distance between Mallaig and Arrochar is 111.8 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a bus from Boatyard to Braeside Stores via Bus Station, Hotel car park, and Tarbet Hotel in around 4h 21m.