The average bus between Mallaig and Banff takes 12h and the fastest bus takes 9h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mallaig to Banff. 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 Banff. 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 Banff at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Fort William Bus Station and take an average of 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Mallaig to Banff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Banff. However, there are services departing from Mallaig station and arriving at Banff station via Fort William Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
Mallaig to Banff bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Banff bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Low Street station.
The distance between Mallaig and Banff is 211.5 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a bus from Boatyard to Low Street via Fort William Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 5, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Shanks Lane in around 8h 12m.