There are 3 ways to get from Hamilton to Mallaig by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 500
6h 23m£27–49Train
- Take the train from Dalmuir to Mallaigtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
7h 3m£62–107Drive 158.7 mi
- Drive from Hamilton to Mallaigcar 158.7 mi
3h 20m£40–57
Hamilton to Mallaig by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Mallaig is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Mallaig is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Stn and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Mallaig via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Hamilton and Mallaig is 168 miles. The road distance is 159.6 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Mallaig without a car is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs £27 - £50.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Hamilton to Mallaig, including transfers.
Hamilton to Mallaig bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Stn station.
Hamilton to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dalmuir station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Mallaig is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs £27 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Mallaig, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Fort William Bus Station in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Dalmuir to Mallaig 5 times a week. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 5h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dalmuir to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £20–40
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Hamilton to Mallaig bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.
Hamilton to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Mallaig station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Mallaig is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Hamilton to Mallaig.
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