There are 4 ways to get from Forfar to Mallaig by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Perth Broxden Park and Ridebus
- Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus 913
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 500
7h 44m£35–63Train
- Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
8h 56m£90–162Drive 156.5 mi
- Drive from Forfar to Mallaigcar 156.5 mi
3h 9m£39–56Bus, train
- Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
9h 21m£72–124
Forfar to Mallaig by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Mallaig is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Forfar to Mallaig is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Forfar and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Park and Ride and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Forfar to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Mallaig via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Forfar and Mallaig is 188 miles. The road distance is 157.4 miles.
The best way to get from Forfar to Mallaig without a car is to bus which takes 7h 44m and costs £35 - £65.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Forfar to Mallaig, including transfers.
Forfar to Mallaig bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dundee Slessor Gardens station.
Forfar to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Forfar to Mallaig is to bus which takes 7h 44m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £170 and takes 8h 56m.
What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Mallaig, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Forfar to Ferry Terminal via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Perth Broxden Park and Ride, Park and Ride, Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar to Mallaig via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Perth Broxden Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Forfar to Mallaig bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Perth Broxden Park and Ride station.
Forfar to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Mallaig is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Forfar to Mallaig.
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