The average bus between Mallaig and Cairnryan takes 12h 5m and the fastest bus takes 8h 20m. 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 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 12h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Mallaig to Cairnryan? 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 Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Mallaig station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Fort William Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
Mallaig to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
The distance between Mallaig and Cairnryan is 231.5 km. The road distance is 364 km.
You can take a bus from Boatyard to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h 10m.