There are 4 ways to get from Mallaig to Ardfern by bus, train, or car
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Bus, line 423 bus
best- Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 919
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Craignish Primary Schoolbus 423 / ...
5h 19m£16–24Train
- Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Crianlarich to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
7h 21m£64–120Drive 107.9 mi
- Drive from Mallaig to Ardferncar 107.9 mi
2h 18m£27–38Train, bus, line 423 bus
- Take the train from Mallaig to Fort Williamtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 919
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Craignish Primary Schoolbus 423 / ...
5h 29m£53–269
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Ardfern is to bus and line 423 bus which costs £15 - £24 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Ardfern is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Ardfern. However, there are services departing from Boatyard and arriving at Craignish Primary School via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Ardfern. However, there are services departing from Mallaig and arriving at Oban via Crianlarich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Mallaig and Ardfern is 116 miles. The road distance is 108.5 miles.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Ardfern without a car is to bus and line 423 bus which takes 5h 19m and costs £15 - £24.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Mallaig to Ardfern, including transfers.
Mallaig to Ardfern bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Ardfern train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Ardfern is to bus and line 423 bus which takes 5h 19m and costs £15 - £24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Mallaig, Highland, Scotland and Ardfern, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Boatyard to Craignish Primary School via Fort William Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mallaig to Craignish Primary School via Crianlarich, Oban, and Bus Station in around 7h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Mallaig to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Crianlarich to Oban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Mallaig to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Mallaig to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £43–252
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Adult Return Standard
- £76
- Child Return Standard
- £43
- Private Table Return 1st Class
- £252
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- [email protected]
- Website
- shielbuses.co.uk
Bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- http://shielbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £8–17
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £8–17
- Phone
- 01586 552319
- [email protected]
- Website
- westcoastmotors.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.westcoastmotors.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Craignish Primary School
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.westcoastmotors.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.westcoastmotors.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Craignish Primary School
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.westcoastmotors.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
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More Questions & Answers
Mallaig to Ardfern bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.
Mallaig to Ardfern train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Crianlarich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mallaig to Ardfern is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Mallaig to Ardfern.
There are 160+ hotels available in Ardfern.