There are 3 ways to get from Kilmarnock 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 40m£33–57Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
7h 17m£64–115Drive 162.1 mi
- Drive from Kilmarnock to Mallaigcar 162.1 mi
3h 22m£40–58
Kilmarnock to Mallaig by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Mallaig is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Mallaig is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Stn and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Mallaig via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Mallaig is 177 miles. The road distance is 163.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Mallaig without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Kilmarnock to Mallaig, including transfers.
Kilmarnock to Mallaig bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Stn station.
Kilmarnock to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Mallaig is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Mallaig, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Fort William Bus Station in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaig 5 times a week. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 5h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- 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 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
Kilmarnock to Mallaig bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Mallaig station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Mallaig is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Kilmarnock to Mallaig.
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