The average bus between Mallaig and Cairnryan takes 16h 25m and the fastest bus takes 10h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mallaig to Cairnryan. 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 Cairnryan. 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 Cairnryan at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 16h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Boatyard station and arriving at Port Rodie station via Fort William Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.
Mallaig to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Port Rodie station.
The distance between Mallaig and Cairnryan is 231.5 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a bus from Boatyard to Old Pier via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 32m.
