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

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There are 4 ways to get from Dumfries to Mallaig by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    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 58m
    £39–54

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    8h 13m
    £103–202

  3. Drive 218.9 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Mallaigcar car 218.9 mi
    4h 25m
    £54–77

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    8h 35m
    £88–160

Dumfries to Mallaig by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Court to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Mallaig via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 13m.

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