There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Mallaig by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus Ember
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 500
4h 50m£34–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus 915 / ...
- Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain Crianlarich - Mallaig / ...
5h 41m£48–91Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Mallaig141.7 mi
2h 56mDrive 141.7 mi
- Drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Mallaigcar 141.7 mi
2h 56m£35–50Train
- Take the train from Dalmuir to Mallaigtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
6h 43m£65–125
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Mallaig by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Mallaig is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Mallaig is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Airport and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Dalmuir and arriving at Mallaig via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Mallaig is 144 miles. The road distance is 142.5 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Mallaig without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs £30 - £50.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Mallaig, including transfers.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Mallaig bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Glasgow Airport station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dalmuir station.
The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Mallaig is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland and Mallaig, Highland, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Glasgow Airport to Ferry Terminal via Fort William and Fort William Bus Station in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Dalmuir to Mallaig 5 times a week. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 5h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Crianlarich to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dalmuir to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shiel Buses
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Shiel Buses
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Mallaig bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort William station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Mallaig station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Mallaig is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Mallaig.
There are 127+ hotels available in Mallaig.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Mallaig. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









