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How to get fromMallaig to Carbostby ferry, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Mallaig to Carbost by ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, line 52 bus, bus, line 608 bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pier to New Broadford Hospitalbus bus 52
    3. Take the bus from New Broadford Hospital to Somerled Squarebus bus 917 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Talisker Distillerybus bus 607 / ...
    5h 21m

  2. Drive 144.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Mallaig to Carbostcar car 144.4 mi
    2h 54m
    £36–51

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  • Distance: 66.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Mallaig, Highland, Scotland and Carbost, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Mallaig to Carbost. However, you can take the ferry to Armadale Ferry Terminal, walk to Pier, take the line 52 bus to New Broadford Hospital, take the bus to Somerled Square, then take the line 607 bus to Talisker Distillery. Alternatively, you can drive from Mallaig to Carbost in around 2h 54m.

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