There are 3 ways to get from Balloch to Mallaig by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Balloch to Tyndrumbus
- Take the bus from Tyndrum to Fort Williambus
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 500
5h 13m£20–34Train
- Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Mallaigtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
6h 3m£52–93Drive 126.7 mi
- Drive from Balloch to Mallaigcar 126.7 mi
2h 37m£32–46
Balloch to Mallaig by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Mallaig is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Balloch to Mallaig is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Tyndrum and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Mallaig via Dumbarton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Balloch and Mallaig is 128 miles. The road distance is 127.4 miles.
The best way to get from Balloch to Mallaig without a car is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs £19 - £35.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Balloch to Mallaig, including transfers.
Balloch to Mallaig bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Balloch station.
Balloch to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
The best way to get from Balloch to Mallaig is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Mallaig, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Balloch to Ferry Terminal via Tyndrum, Fort William, and Fort William Bus Station in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Dumbarton Central to Mallaig 5 times a week. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumbarton Central to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Balloch to Tyndrum
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Tyndrum to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Tyndrum to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–17
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shiel Buses
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Shiel Buses
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Booking & Getting There
Balloch to Mallaig bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Tyndrum station.
Balloch to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Mallaig station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Mallaig is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Balloch to Mallaig.
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