The average bus between Mallaig and Lochgilphead takes 10h 50m and the fastest bus takes 6h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mallaig to Lochgilphead. 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 Lochgilphead. 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 Lochgilphead at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 10h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Lochgilphead. However, there are services departing from Mallaig station and arriving at Lochgilphead station via Fort William Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
Mallaig to Lochgilphead bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Lochgilphead bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Lochnell Street station.
The distance between Mallaig and Lochgilphead is 110.4 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a bus from Boatyard to Lochnell Street via Bus Station, Hotel car park, and Tarbet Hotel in around 6h 10m.