There are 3 ways to get from Helensburgh to Mallaig by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hotel car park to Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 500
5h 44m£14–20Train
- Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Mallaigtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
6h 8m£53–95Drive 126.7 mi
- Drive from Helensburgh to Mallaigcar 126.7 mi
2h 39m£32–46
Helensburgh to Mallaig by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Mallaig is to bus which costs £14 - £20 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Mallaig is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Colquhoun Square and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Hotel car park and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Mallaig via Dumbarton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Mallaig is 130 miles. The road distance is 127.4 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Mallaig without a car is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs £14 - £20.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Helensburgh to Mallaig, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Mallaig bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Hotel car park station.
Helensburgh to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Mallaig is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs £14 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Mallaig, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Colquhoun Square to Ferry Terminal via Hotel car park, Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Dumbarton Central to Mallaig 5 times a week. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumbarton Central to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Hotel car park to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £12–24
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Hotel car park to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
- 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
Helensburgh to Mallaig bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
Helensburgh to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Mallaig station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Mallaig is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Helensburgh to Mallaig.
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