The average bus between Mallaig and Dumfries takes 8h 19m and the fastest bus takes 7h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mallaig to Dumfries. 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 Dumfries. 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 Dumfries at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 8h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Mallaig station and arriving at Dumfries station via Fort William Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
Mallaig to Dumfries bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Dumfries bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at School station.
The distance between Mallaig and Dumfries is 255.6 km. The road distance is 366 km.
You can take a bus from Boatyard to School via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 24m.