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How to get fromAyr to Mallaigby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ayr to Mallaig by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    7h 4m
    £23–39

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    7h 19m
    £84–155

  3. Drive 175.1 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Mallaigcar car 175.1 mi
    3h 35m
    £43–62

Ayr to Mallaig by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Mallaig, Highland, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Mallaig via Glasgow Central, West Nile Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 19m.

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