There are 3 ways to get from Ardrossan to Mallaig by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
7h 16m£80–161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 500
8h 24m£29–42Drive 163.3 mi
- Drive from Ardrossan to Mallaigcar 163.3 mi
3h 21m£40–58
Ardrossan to Mallaig by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Mallaig is to bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Mallaig is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ardrossan to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Hill Street and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan Town and arriving at Mallaig via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Ardrossan and Mallaig is 185 miles. The road distance is 164.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ardrossan to Mallaig without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Ardrossan to Mallaig, including transfers.
Ardrossan to Mallaig bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Ardrossan to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ardrossan Town station.
The best way to get from Ardrossan to Mallaig is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Ardrossan, Scotland and Mallaig, Highland, Scotland?
You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Mallaig via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to Ferry Terminal via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 8h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £19–40
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- [email protected]
- Website
- shielbuses.co.uk
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- http://shielbuses.co.uk/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Ardrossan to Mallaig bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
Ardrossan to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ardrossan to Mallaig is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Ardrossan to Mallaig.
Book your Ardrossan to Mallaig train tickets online with Omio.
There are 128+ hotels available in Mallaig.