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 Station to Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 500
6h 16m£17–23Train
- Take the train from Dalmuir to Mallaigtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
7h 3m£73–135Drive 158.7 mi
- Drive from Hamilton to Mallaigcar 158.7 mi
3h 20m£39–56
Hamilton to Mallaig by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Mallaig is to bus which costs £16 - £24 and takes 6h 16m.
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 Station and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
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 160 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 16m and costs £16 - £24.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Hamilton to Mallaig, including transfers.
Hamilton to Mallaig bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus 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 16m and costs £16 - £24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Mallaig, Highland, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Dalmuir to Mallaig 5 times a week. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 5h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dalmuir to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £19–40
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- [email protected]
- Website
- shielbuses.co.uk
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- http://shielbuses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Hamilton to Mallaig bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at 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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